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Jen Deerinwater

@jendeerinwater.bsky.social

Cherokee Nation citizen, bi, Two-Spirit, multiply-disabled journalist, organizer, & Founding Executive Director of Crushing Colonialism. Learn more about me at JDeerinwater.com

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

👻 What makes Indigenous horror different? Our Founding Executive Director, @jendeerinwater.bsky.social, kicks off this year’s Indigenous horror special in #TheMagazine with 3 recommendations & a look at why our storytelling matters in horror. 🤲 Support our work: crushingcolonialism.org/donate

What Makes Indigenous Horror Different? - Crushing Colonialism

Our Founding Executive Director, Jen Deerinwater, kicks off this year’s Indigenous horror special in The Magazine with three recommendations and a look at why Indigenous storytelling matters in horror...

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The Breakdown AB@thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 4w ago

BREAKING! "Saddle Lake Cree Nation is asserting its Treaty rights and jurisdiction to provide safe refuge for those seeking and providing gender-affirming care. Any Albertan will be able to access gender-affirming care on Saddle Lake Cree Nation reserved lands and territories"

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

It's not just fishing boats. "U.S."-led military interventions are escalating across "Latin America" (Abya Yala). Bombings have struck "Colombia", "Venezuela" and "Ecuador," killing and displacing hundreds. And the Indigenous, Afro-descendant and campesino communities are being hit the hardest.

Abya Yala Under Fire: The Return of U.S. Military Intervention - Crushing Colonialism

2025 was a year of transformational growth for . Centering multiply-disabled, 2SLGBTQIA+, and global Indigenous communities remained our guiding principle. Our work spanned print publications, interna...

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awkword@awkword.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In spite of need, in spite of history, Indigenous people get less than 1% of the money donated by the philanthropic sector… @crushcolonialism.bsky.social is an Indigenous-led 501(c3) nonprofit that uplifts Indigenous people through arts, media and traditional storytelling And they need our help.

Support Crushing Colonialism

By donating to Crushing Colonialism you’re supporting Indigenous led and created journalism and media content creation, professional opportunities, and arts, performance, and educational events.

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awkword@awkword.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Indigenous people represent 18% of the world’s extreme poverty, but only 6% of the population In the US, median household earnings are among the lowest Unemployment rates are among the highest They are 400% more likely to be incarcerated And they are 300% more likely to be killed by police

Three feathers hang on a cord against a tree; overlaid text states Indigenous people in the US are three times more likely than whites to be killed by police.
Jen Deerinwater@jendeerinwater.bsky.social · 2mo ago

My latest article is out. It’s a much needed and fresh take on the #UNPFII2026. There was some good medicine, but no fcks were given for Disabled Indigenous people nor full repro justice, including for our Queer Indigenous people. My Indigenous relatives, we must do better for each other. #UNGA

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

At #UNPFII2026, the UN recognized Indigenous health as inseparable from land, culture, and self-determination—yet disabled Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQIA+ health, and reproductive justice were largely excluded. Indigenous Peoples don't need more promises: crushingcolonialism.org/we-are-right...

Chad Loder@chadloder.dev · 2mo ago

The diarrhea lettuce company, Taylor Farms, uses slave labor contracted from the Arizona Dept. of Corrections. The backbreaking labor is often performed by imprisoned Mexican nationals who would be otherwise ineligble to work in the US. They are paid $1.50 an hour.

The Diarrhea Lettuce Company Has Been Linked to Forced Labor

The lettuce-producing Taylor Farms was linked to the widespread use of prison labor before its involvement in a cyclospora outbreak.

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Jen Deerinwater@jendeerinwater.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Be sure to register for this amazing hybrid event by Disability Culture Lab happeningTHIS Friday. @crushcolonialism.bsky.social is cosponsoring. If you’re in the DC area then come out in person or join us online. #DisabilityArts #Queer #Indigiquuer

Disability Culture Lab Presents... Disability Culture Cabaret 2026

Co-hosted by Crushing Colonialism + Transform Gender CollectiveSponsored by Autistic People of Color Fund, Black Remote She, Crip the Law, Disability@Mozilla…

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Risa Wolf / Killerpuppytails@risawolf.bsky.social · 3mo ago

July 4th's disabled writer is Jen Deerinwater! Also known as @jendeerinwater.bsky.social Deets at www.jdeerinwater.com/about Jen is in the Disability Visibilty antho pubbed in 2020, & has written a number of scholarly books of disability. Pre-order Sacred & Subversive, pls. More links in replies.

About | Learn More Today — Jen Deerinwater

Discover Jen Deerinwater's work as a Cherokee Nation journalist, organizer, and advocate. Explore their stories, projects, and community initiatives.

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Eric Umansky@ericumansky.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The AC is out at ICE's detention facility in Newark, where it currently feels like 107 degrees. Detainees say not even the ventilation is working, and that the water is dirty. Health inspectors recently tried to inspect the facility. They were turned away. www.nj.com/politics/202...

Delaney Hall’s air conditioning goes out during N.J.’s worst heat wave in 15 years

Air conditioning failed at Delaney Hall during a major heat wave, prompting concerns for detainees as advocates cite ongoing complaints and inspection disputes.

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Crushing Colonialism@crushcolonialism.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🌈 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 · 4mo ago

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

Crushing Colonialism@crushcolonialism.bsky.social · 4mo 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
Jen Deerinwater@jendeerinwater.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Decolonial Indigenous design drop!!!Order now to have in time for #America250 & get 20% through June 9th 11:59pm EST. Wear the true history while supporting a struggling Indigenous media non-profit. #LandBack

Crushing Colonialism@crushcolonialism.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🔥 New drop! Featuring artwork by Henry Navarro. Fairly produced, made on demand, and created to spark conversations around the 250th. Every purchase supports Indigenous storytelling: crushingcolonialism.org/shop/ #LandBack #America250