Ep. 18: A Queer, Native Woman with a PhD--A Colonizer's Nightmare

In this powerful relaunch of the Relentless Indigenous Woman Podcast, Dr. Candace Linklater shares her transformative journey of completing her PhD, navigating grief, and finding profound love and resilience. Her award-nominated dissertation, inspired by the quiet strength of moss, explores creating safe spaces for Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ youth, reflecting her commitment to education as an act of rebellion and compassion. With an announcement of the stellar lineup of Indigenous guests, including artists, activists, and leaders, the podcast challenges intolerance, expands empathy, and celebrates the sacred diversity of human experience. Dr. Candace's raw, emotional storytelling invites listeners to grow, question rigid beliefs, and embrace love in all its expansive forms. This podcast is a courageous invitation to learn, unlearn, and honour the full spectrum of human dignity.www.relentlessindigenouswoman.ca-Relentless Reflection:Where are you choosing performative allyship over genuine radical transformation and accountability?What comfortable lies are you protecting that actively harm marginalized communities?Relentless Action:Read one book by an Indigenous Two-Spirit author this month, focusing on listening and learning without centring your own perspective.Publicly challenge one family member or institutional leader who perpetuates homophobic or transphobic rhetoric, with zero compromise.Relentless Resources: Pedagogy of Moss Model in School Leadership Approaches for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ K–12 Students by Dr. Candace Linklater https://www.proquest.com/docview/3156239758"Sovereign Erotics: A Collection of Two-Spirit Literature" edited by Qwo-Li Driskill - A groundbreaking anthology centring Indigenous queer and Two-Spirit voices, narratives, and experiences.Send Us a Text with Your Thoughts or Questions!Join the RIW Patreon Community RIW WebsiteMusic Produced by Award-Winning Anishnaabe DJ Boogey the Beat