Shade the theft away
unapologetic abundance
This panel discussion features iconic artists, activists, and contributors of the QTBIPOC community on Turtle Island. Panelists Victor Javier Guzmán, Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele, and Grey Capot-Blanc each bring their own experiences while speaking on the importance of their identity and being "seen".
This event was planned in partnership with Northern Voices Rising for the Unapologetic Abundance event series. Also check out Vogue 101 and Black Grrl Magik!
This event was planned in partnership with Northern Voices Rising for the Unapologetic Abundance event series. Also check out Vogue 101 and Black Grrl Magik!
Grey Capot-Blanc
Instagram / Twitter
Born in the Yukon, Grey is an Indigenous person who identifies as a Two-spirit Trans male. They are a young activist who is willing to stand up for what's right and to spread awareness and knowledge.
Victor Javier Guzmán
Originally from New York, Victor moved to Canada in the early 2000s. After many years of queer and union activism, he decided it was time to move to a kinder, gentler place: Canada. In both countries, he has lead union song circles, singing old Wobblie songs and encouraging folks that learning from the past is an excellent tool for organizing for our future. Currently working as a public servant, he continues that work today. Whether it’s starting a wellness committee at work, becoming a Positive Space facilitator or being a good soul who will listen and lift you up, Victor is hopeful about the years ahead. At a union convention in 2014 he shouted on the mic, “Intersectionality? You’re looking at it! And we all need to learn more and do better.”
Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele
Blog / Instagram
Shanese an Afro-Indigenous 28 year old, Fat Femme living and learning on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg people and the Dish With One Spoon Wampum. Born in Milton, Ontario during a time when diversity was not yet a concept, Shanese endured racism and violence at the hands of children who didn’t know what to do with a Brown little girl with hair bigger than her body. In 2001, along with her mother and her brother Shanese moved to Toronto where she was finally able to connect to Black and Indigenous people outside of her tight-knit family. With a Black father from Trinidad, with roots in Carriacou, Grenada and a Mixed mother of French and Native ancestry with ties to Nipissing First Nation and the Red Sky Independent Métis Nation, Shanese navigates the world as an Afro-Anishinaabe Kwe. Being Black, Native, Queer and Fat in a world that says all of these things should not exist. A published writer, Shanese uses writing as an outlet to express her fears, joy, and dreams. She has also spent the last 10 years as an activist facilitating workshops, creating curriculum, giving trainings and guest speeches on Black and Indigenous Issues. Founder of the non-profit Aazhganan Project, Shanese works to educate Racialized and Indigenous peoples on their shared histories.
Northern Voices Rising
Website
Northern Voices Rising is a collective, living in Yukon, working for safety, liberty, and fulfillment for BIPOC Folx. As a group with varying intersections and identities we center Black, Indigenous and POC voices in our consensus based organizing. Consisting of Whitehorse and Dawson based members, we are committed to immediate and meaningful action.
Code of Conduct
Yukon Pride Centre is committed to fostering harassment-free community spaces where all employees, volunteers, and community members are treated with respect and dignity. Yukon Pride Centre will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on (but not limited to): ancestry, including colour and race; national origin; ethnic or linguistic background or origin; religion or creed, or religious belief, religious association, or religious activity; age; sex, including pregnancy, and pregnancy related conditions; gender identity or gender expression; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; criminal charges or criminal record; political belief, political association, or political activity; marital or family status; or source of income.
If you have experienced discrimination or harassment in a Yukon Pride Centre community space, please let the event organizer know immediately or contact us at: info@queeryukon.com.
Instagram / Twitter
Born in the Yukon, Grey is an Indigenous person who identifies as a Two-spirit Trans male. They are a young activist who is willing to stand up for what's right and to spread awareness and knowledge.
Victor Javier Guzmán
Originally from New York, Victor moved to Canada in the early 2000s. After many years of queer and union activism, he decided it was time to move to a kinder, gentler place: Canada. In both countries, he has lead union song circles, singing old Wobblie songs and encouraging folks that learning from the past is an excellent tool for organizing for our future. Currently working as a public servant, he continues that work today. Whether it’s starting a wellness committee at work, becoming a Positive Space facilitator or being a good soul who will listen and lift you up, Victor is hopeful about the years ahead. At a union convention in 2014 he shouted on the mic, “Intersectionality? You’re looking at it! And we all need to learn more and do better.”
Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele
Blog / Instagram
Shanese an Afro-Indigenous 28 year old, Fat Femme living and learning on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg people and the Dish With One Spoon Wampum. Born in Milton, Ontario during a time when diversity was not yet a concept, Shanese endured racism and violence at the hands of children who didn’t know what to do with a Brown little girl with hair bigger than her body. In 2001, along with her mother and her brother Shanese moved to Toronto where she was finally able to connect to Black and Indigenous people outside of her tight-knit family. With a Black father from Trinidad, with roots in Carriacou, Grenada and a Mixed mother of French and Native ancestry with ties to Nipissing First Nation and the Red Sky Independent Métis Nation, Shanese navigates the world as an Afro-Anishinaabe Kwe. Being Black, Native, Queer and Fat in a world that says all of these things should not exist. A published writer, Shanese uses writing as an outlet to express her fears, joy, and dreams. She has also spent the last 10 years as an activist facilitating workshops, creating curriculum, giving trainings and guest speeches on Black and Indigenous Issues. Founder of the non-profit Aazhganan Project, Shanese works to educate Racialized and Indigenous peoples on their shared histories.
Northern Voices Rising
Website
Northern Voices Rising is a collective, living in Yukon, working for safety, liberty, and fulfillment for BIPOC Folx. As a group with varying intersections and identities we center Black, Indigenous and POC voices in our consensus based organizing. Consisting of Whitehorse and Dawson based members, we are committed to immediate and meaningful action.
Code of Conduct
Yukon Pride Centre is committed to fostering harassment-free community spaces where all employees, volunteers, and community members are treated with respect and dignity. Yukon Pride Centre will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on (but not limited to): ancestry, including colour and race; national origin; ethnic or linguistic background or origin; religion or creed, or religious belief, religious association, or religious activity; age; sex, including pregnancy, and pregnancy related conditions; gender identity or gender expression; sexual orientation; physical or mental disability; criminal charges or criminal record; political belief, political association, or political activity; marital or family status; or source of income.
If you have experienced discrimination or harassment in a Yukon Pride Centre community space, please let the event organizer know immediately or contact us at: info@queeryukon.com.