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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this podcast, Otepimisiwak / Metis beadwork artists and friends, Lydia Toorenburgh (they/them) and Lynette La Fontaine (they/them) visit and talk about their Two-Spirit identities, Otepimisiwak language and culture, and art practices. Lynette is an incredible artist working under the name Otepimisiwak Artist(@otipemisiwak_artist). They use fish scales, beads, tufting, paint, quills, and hide among other materials and techniques. Together, these relatives share a warm and vulnerable visit as they share about their journeys coming in to their gender identity and how they celebrate their Two-Spirit teachings, culture, and art.
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