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Crushing Colonialism

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We are an international, Indigenous non-profit organization helping to elevate the voices of Indigenous media creators & storytellers around the world. linktr.ee/CrushingColonialism

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Crushing Colonialism@crushcolonialism.bsky.social · last mo.

🌈 What if Pride began not with visibility—but with memory! Indigenous communities have long honored diverse ways of understanding gender, identity, kinship, and belonging. Despite colonial attempts to erase them, these identities continue to thrive. 💬 Click in the link in our bio to learn more 🧵 1/2

Slide 1: "They tried to erase us. We are still here. Across the world, Indigenous Peoples have long held diverse ways of understanding gender, identity, and belonging—rooted in culture, community, and ancestral knowledge. This Pride, we celebrate identities that continue to exist, resist, and thrive."Slide 2 : "So-called “U.S.” and “Canada”: Two-Spirit is a term adopted in 1990 by many Indigenous Nations to describe diverse gender, sexual, ceremonial, and social roles. It is not a synonym for LGBTQ+ and its meaning varies among nations. Hawaiʻi: Māhū refers to people who embody both masculine and feminine qualities and have historically held important cultural and educational roles. Mexico: Muxe (Zapotec communities in Oaxaca) is one of the most internationally recognized examples of Indigenous gender diversity. Muxes have historically occupied distinct social and cultural roles within their communities." Slide 3: "So-called "Brazil": Among some Indigenous peoples in Brazil including discussions documented among communities such as the Tikuna and in broader Indigenous queer organizing-there is growing visibility around gender and sexual diversity through Indigenous-led language and frameworks that connect identity with ancestry, territory, and collective life. Chile and so-called "Argentina": Indigenous LGBTQ+ activists from Mapuche communities have connected Pride celebrations with language revitalization, territorial rights, and cultural resurgence, emphasizing that colonialism affected both Indigenous sovereignty and understandings of gender."Slide 4: "So-called “Australia”: Sistergirl and Brotherboy are Indigenous identities grounded in community, culture, and kinship, rather than simply Western definitions of gender. Aotearoa or the so-called "New Zealand": Takatāpui is a Māori term reclaimed to describe Māori people who are LGBTQ+, emphasizing the inseparability of cultural and sexual/gender identity. Samoa: Fa’afafine are a recognized and respected part of Samoan society, representing a gender identity with deep cultural roots.
Jen Deerinwater@jendeerinwater.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Please share this with your communities and apply if it’s the right fit. #Decolonization #HireIndigenous

Crushing Colonialism@crushcolonialism.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📢 We #HireIndigenous! Crushing Colonialism is seeking a Director of Development. Looking for your next challenge? Apply by June 30, 2026. Indigenous, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, Deaf, disabled, chronically ill, and other marginalized candidates are encouraged to apply. #IndigenousJobs #JobOpportunity

Over a black background, the image detail the role and way to apply explained above on this caption. The full information can also be found on: t.ly/l_YGs