Celebrate #RibbonSkirt Day with me! These photos are of me rocking my skirts & repping Native people at events like #DBIWP25, World Pride 2025, Virginia for a Free Palestine, ADA celebration at the White House, MMIWG2 memorial, Baltimore Pride, & COP26. There’s no erasing us! #IndigenousPride
I’m so excited to be included in the latest exition of New Suns by @unitedstatesartists.org. #DisabilityJustice is absolutely necessary for arts & event programming. @crushingcolonialism is committed to creating space for all our #Indigenous relatives & accomplices. #DBIWP25 #WorldPride
🌍🏳️🌈 Missed our Decolonized Indigenous World Pride 2025?
#DBIWP25 brought Indigiqueer joy, resistance, and connection to the world—honoring ancestors, sharing stories, and reclaiming #Pride on our terms.
📖 Read more about it via @redpopnews.bsky.social: redpopnews.com/crushing-col...
Gives me goosebumps. I got to watch this stellar performance from backstage at #DBIWP25
We’re throwing it back to an unforgettable performance at #DBIWP25! Artist Rivolta Sata joined Angela (Miss Chief Rocka) & Devon to weave together themes of grieving & healing with dance & music.
Music by: Rivolta Sata
Watch the full performance on our YT channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=laH_...
A photo of Ritni and text that reads: “Sámi Storyteller and Performer | The Magazine | Interview with Ritni Tears “
The text reads: "Ritni Tears (he/him) is a Deanu River Sámi storyteller and performing artist who does drag, dance, and choreography, as well as writing. He identifies as a queer, trans, masc person, while also noting that all pronouns within drag are embraced. Ritni focuses on sustainable drag and increasing accessibility in Sápmi–the Sámi homeland in Northern Scandinavia. His drag career began in 2022 with the Berlin-based fuckboizband Hot Compost. He tours with Indigenous Drag Excellence XXL and with Girjái, a decolonial dreaming performance project. He was also a guest and performer at DBIWP 2025."
The text reads: "All my work is rooted with decolonizing and querying stuff and humor and radical choice [...] Because, as I said earlier, our people, we have survived a ton of stuff. And we’re facing all the time new challenges, and they try to silence us, and they always find new ways to oppress us. But what we can do? [...] We can change our own existence, our feeling in our community."
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Ritni Tears (Deanu River Sámi) is a queer, trans, drag & #DBIWP25 performer. His work centers Sámi storytelling & radical dreaming. Ritni tells #TheMagazine about decolonizing art, building community, & resisting erasure.
#Pride
Read the full interview: crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
A photo of 9a and text that reads: “Oglalawin Singer, Songwriter, Actress | The Magazine | Interview with 9a “
The text reads: "9a (she/they) who goes by Nyna when not performing is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, based on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. She is a bi, polyamorous, trans OglalaWin (Lakota for “Oglala woman”). 9a, a 2022 two-time Native American Music Awards nominee, is known for blending social commentary with styles ranging from pop anthems to heartfelt love songs. Her 2023 debut album, Matoi, is her first project primarily in her Lakota language. 9a collaborated with other Indigenous musicians on the DBIWP album, HOPE."
The text reads: "...we’re faced with this current administration, [with] the level of hatred and bigotry and misinformation that is out here that is radicalizing people in the worst way possible... [LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit relatives have] always served such an important and definitive role. I come from a culture where we already had terms for relatives like me, we’re not something new... we have always been here. (...) we have to be as loud and present and boisterous about everything that we are."
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Meet 9a (Oglala Lakota), a bi, polyamorous, trans artist & #DBIWP25 performer, whose music confronts colonialism. 9a talks with #TheMagazine about reclaiming language, living defiantly, & building spaces for healing.
#Pride
Read the full interview: crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
A photo of Oswin and text that reads: "Indigeneity, Gender, Sexuality and Decolonization | The Magazine | Interview with Oswin Latimer, DBIWP Panel Moderator"
Text that reads: "Oswin Latimer (pronouns: they/them) is bi-gender, from the Choctaw Nation, and is the treasurer for Crushing Colonialism. Oswin is the Founding Director of Foundations for Divergent Minds (FDM), an autistic-run nonprofit focused on disability justice and intersectionality, addressing disparities for multiply marginalized autistic people through education and programming. Oswin supported DBIWP primarily through operations and moderated a panel on how Indigenous identities shape queer and gender presentation and experience."
Text that reads: "As an autistic person, my communication is very much frowned upon within most communities. The way that I come to things is very much marginalized because of the way that my culture does push back against the dominant culture, but also because my disability doesn’t allow for the masking and code switching that most of us have to do within normal society. That’s not something I have to do here (within the Indigenous community)."
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Oswin Latimer (Choctaw Nation) is a bi-gender, autistic advocate & #DBIWP25 organizer. Oswin shares insights with #TheMagazine on Disability Justice, Indigeneity, queer identity & building collective support.
#Pride
Read the full interview: crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
A photo of Rebecca Nagle and text that reads: "Journalist, Writer, and Supporter of DBIWP | The Magazine | Interview with Rebecca Nagle"
Text that reads: "Rebecca Nagle (pronouns: she/her) is a Two-Spirit/Queer citizen of Cherokee Nation. She has received several awards for her journalism and is a Peabody Award nominee. Her recent book, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land, is a national bestseller and award winner in the “U.S.” Named one of the Best Books of 2024 by The New Yorker, it traces the fight for tribal sovereignty in Oklahoma, culminating in a landmark Supreme Court ruling. She generously donated a signed copy to a DBIWP fundraiser to help keep the event free and fully accessible to all."
A quote from Rebecca: "I think erasure is one of the primary ways that anti-Indigenous racism functions in the United States [...] But we have unique histories, unique cultures, unique strengths, and unique challenges that really need to be recognized. So I think it’s really important that during WorldPride, there’s space set aside for Native folks."
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Meet journalist, writer, and Cherokee Nation citizen @rebeccanagle.bsky.social. In #TheMagazine, she discusses tribal sovereignty, Native erasure, and the importance of #DBIWP25 to create space for Indigiqueer community.
Read the full interview: crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
A photo of Johnnie Jae and text that reads: "Indigiqueer Artist, Journalist, and Advocate | The Magazine | Interview with Johnnie Jaw"
Text that reads: "Johnnie Jae is an Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw Indigiqueer artist, journalist, and advocate. They are the founder of media platforms Grim Native and A Tribe Called Geek. They are an artist with Eighth Generation and Portraits & Portals, co-lead the Sharing the Story Committee, and serve on the Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors Coordinating Council. Johnnie is also a board member and webmaster for Crushing Colonialism and was also a DBIWP panelist."
A quote from Johnnie Jae: "There is no part of you, your identity, your gender, your [sensuality], your disability, your softness, your rage, that needs to be made smaller or explained away. You are whole. You are medicine. You belong exactly as you are."
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For #TheMagazine, Otoe-Missouria & Choctaw artist & #DBIWP25 panelist @johnniejae.bsky.social reflects on how colonial systems have erased Indigenous gender & identity and how art & community create space for Indigiqueer joy.
Read the entire interview here: crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
A photo of Theo Cuthand and text that reads: "Two-Spirit Artist | The Magazine | Interview with Theo Cuthand"
Text that reads: "He is a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer panromantic trans man, a member of the Little Pine First Nation, and a multidisciplinary artist working as a filmmaker, performance artist, writer, and indie game developer. For 30 years, he has created short films featured at festivals worldwide, including ImagineNATIVE, Tribeca, Mix Brazil, and Berlinale. Theo served on the DBIWP planning committee and led the Indigiqueer Youth Video Workshop, mentoring international Indigenous queer youth in video production and postproduction."
A quote from Theo
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Meet Two-Spirit artist, filmmaker, writer, & game developer from Little Pine First Nation, @tjcuthand.bsky.social. In #TheMagazine, he reflects on 30 years of storytelling, youth mentorship, & his involvement in #DBIWP25.
Read the entire interview here: crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
During our panel at #WorldPride Human Rights Conference 2025, Rivolta Sata, a multidisciplinary artist from Afriqiyah & Abya Yala, discussed the importance of Indigiqueer storytelling and the challenges Indigenous artists face in the music industry.
📺 Full session: youtu.be/UdefzV9lt2s
#DBIWP25
During the opening plenary of WorldPride Human Rights Conf. 2025, our Founding Executive Director, @jendeerinwater.bsky.social (Cherokee), acknowledged Comanche & White Mountain Apache queer actor, Jonathan Joss, whose life was taken on the 1st day of Pride Month.
#DBIWP25 #WorldPride #WashingtonDC
During the opening plenary of WorldPride Human Rights Conf. 2025, our Founding Executive Director, @jendeerinwater.bsky.social (Cherokee), acknowledged Comanche & White Mountain Apache queer actor, Jonathan Joss, whose life was taken on the 1st day of Pride Month.
#DBIWP25 #WorldPride #WashingtonDC
DBIWP logo and text that reads: "June 1, 2024 | Piscataway Land "Washington, D.C." Thanks for joining us on our final day of DBIWP 2025! www. crushingcolonialism.org"
Photo of Jen Deerinwater.
Photo of Indigenous youth on streaming and on stage.
Shot of lobby full of people at DBIWP event.
🌈 From start to finish, the final evening of #DBIWP25 at Atlas Performing Arts Center #DC was unforgettable. Thanks to all who celebrated with us, to our donors, and to everyone else who made it possible!
📷: WTA (Slides 2&4)
See the full recap: www.instagram.com/p/DKfFTTpxei...
#WorldPride
🌈🎥 We’ll be live soon—starting at 5:00 p.m. ET for the second and final day of #DBIWP25!
It kicks off shortly—tune in on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CrushingCol...
Join us at the Atlas Performing Arts Center #DC for music, drag, panels, pop-up markets, & more!
#WorldPride
🌈 Last night @jendeerinwater.bsky.social delivered a moving land acknowledgment in collab w/Skye & Mercie Cummings at the #WorldPride 2025 Welcome to #DC Reception.
📌 Our next #DBIWP25 gathering: TODAY, 5PM ET at Atlas Performing Arts Center
🌏 Livestream: youtube.com/@CrushingColonialism
The DBIWP logo and text that reads: "Thanks for joining us on our first day and see you tomorrow at Atlas Performing Arts Center!"
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Photo of panelists on stage.
Sunday schedule of DBIWP
🌈 Thanks to all who joined for the #DBIWP25 kickoff! From powerful performances to panels on Indigeneity, identity & decolonization, it was a night of joy, resistance & celebration. ✊🏽
📌 Next: June 1, 5PM ET at Atlas Performing Arts Center
🌏 Livestream: youtube.com/@CrushingColonialism
#WorldPride
🌈🎥 We’ll be live soon—starting at 6:00 p.m. ET! The first day of #DBIWP25 kicks off shortly—tune in on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CrushingCol...
#WorldPride #Pride #WashingtonDC
“Event Host, Community Advocate, Human Rights Activist and LGBTQ Leader | The Magazine | Interview with Rayceen Pendarvis”
Bio of Rayceen
Quote from Rayceen
Schedule of DBIWP for Sunday
Meet another legendary voice featured in #TheMagazine making a guest appearance this weekend at #DBIWP25, Rayceen Pendarvis (@rayceen.com): crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
🌈 Doors open TODAY 5:30ET at Arena Stage
🌎 Livestream available on our YT
"Have you gotten your tickets yet? Only a few days left for a chance to win Native American & Falasteenian art!"
Artwork
Prizes
Ticket prices
📣 Only A FEW days left to support #DBIWP25 and enter for a chance to win Native American & Falasteenian art–plus other unique prizes in one of three prize bundles!
Get your tickets by June 1st–winners will be announced on June 2nd!
Purchase your tickets here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Our #DBIWP25 event, happening this weekend on Piscataway Land, "D.C.", has been featured in the Washington City Paper 🌈
Spread the word, and join us at Arena Stage (May 30), Atlas Performing Arts Center (June 1) or on our FB/YT broadcast.
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/764739/dc-pride-parties/
A photo of Mandy with the text: "The Magazine | Interview with Dr. Mandy Henningham"
Brief bio of Mandy
Quote from Mandy
Friday schedule of DBIWP 2025
Featured in #TheMagazine, meet one of our brilliant panelists appearing at #DBIWP25: Dr. Mandy Henningham! crushingcolonialism.org/interview-wi...
🎟️ She’ll speak at this weekend's event, FREE & ACCESSIBLE—get your tickets on our website
🌎 Livestream available on our YT & FB pgs
Looking for rad community minded events for #WorldPride? Can’t make it in person but still want to participate? Join @crushcolonialism.bsky.social
this Fri & Sun for #DBIWP25, the only #Indigiqueer events happening. Our events are hybrid, FREE & disability & language accessible. Learn more below.
Against a photo of a person holding a Native American hand drum, the text reads: “Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride | May 30 + June 1, 2025 | Washington, D.C." and below the description of the planning council.
The schedule for DBIWP 2025
A list of performers scheduled to appear at DBIWP
A list of performers scheduled to appear at DBIWP
🌈 Are you ready? See you this weekend at #DBIWP25 in Piscataway Land, "D.C." to celebrate Indigenous diversity!
🎟️ The event is FREE and ACCESSIBLE, but space is limited — get your tickets now: www.tickettailor.com/events/crush...
#WorldPride #Washington #TwoSpirit #Queer #Pride
NOW in #TheMagazine, a powerful interview on art, displacement & liberation with @yaffasutopia.bsky.social: crushingcolonialism.org/interview-with-yaffa/
🎟️They'll perform in this weekend's #DBIWP25 event, FREE & ACCESSIBLE—get your tickets on our website
🌎 Livestream available on our YT & FB pgs
NEXT Friday is day one of #DBIWP25. RSVP today for your free tickets & we’re encouraging people to come early. Can’t wait to see y’all & have a happy & safe Pride season! #WorldPride #TwoSpirit
📣 You still have time to support #DBIWP25, a free, fully accessible gathering centering Two-Spirit, gender-diverse, & multiply-disabled artists from around the world.
Get your tickets until June 1st: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
#WorldPride #TwoSpirit #Indigiqueer
Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 is coming to "D.C." to celebrate Indigeneity & queerness!
🎟️ The event is FREE & ACCESSIBLE, but space is limited, get your tickets NOW: www.tickettailor.com/events/crush...
🌍 Can't come? Livestream will be available, stay tuned!
#DBIWP25 #WorldPride
Text reads: "The Magazine | Pride edition is almost here!"
Text reads: "This issue arrives at an increasingly dangerous time for Indigenous and queer communities across the globe. I won't lie to you –I'm afraid. I'm afraid of what lies ahead under the looming threat of another Trump administration, and I'm afraid of the steady global rise of fascism. These aren't distant possibilities; they're unfolding now." Jen Deerinwater, Crushing Colonialism's Executive Director.
The texts reads: "That's why we're creating space for something bold, joyful, and rooted in resistance: Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride (DBIWP). We are claiming our space as "Washington, DC"* prepares to host World Pride's roots. It's an act of reclamation. It says: We are still here. And we are still resisting." Jen Deerinwater, Crushing Colonialism's Executive Director.
A schedule of events for DBIWP 2025
🌈 The #Pride edition of #TheMagazine is almost here! Our Exec. Dir. @jendeerinwater.bsky.social invites you to open your heart to Indigenous diversity as you read it.
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#DBIWP25