In 1975, she co-founded Gay American Indians, the first association for gay Native Americans in the U.S. We honor Barbara’s contributions and her vision for a more just future.

We must put an end to ICE detention which separates families and puts our immigrant neighbors and friends in danger. To find out how you can help, sign up to volunteer with us. secure.ngpvan.com/UWswVnzzUkW...

“They are still providing hormone therapy protocols for cisgender patients, which does raise civil rights issues,” said Kaplan. “We’ve spoken to families. We’ve encouraged them to file complaints with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and request that it be investigated.”

We urge all local law enforcement agencies to NOT enter into 287(g) agreements with ICE. Communities are safer when local law enforcement builds relationships with immigrant communities, rather than sowing fear.

for fear that they or their family members will be questioned, detained, or deported.

Local law enforcement agencies exist to protect and serve all Michigan residents, including our immigrant communities. 287(g) agreements harm public safety as they discourage our immigrant neighbors to report crimes...

On Monday night, community members packed the Center Line City Council meeting to voice their opposition – and it worked! Less than 48 hours later, Center Line announced that it has rescinded the ICE agreement.

Recently, Center Line entered into a 287(g) agreement with ICE. These agreements are part of the Trump administration’s cruel and aggressive deportation agenda.

Despite this, ICE is still illegally holding countless dads and moms behind bars without due process.

“Well, if ICE isn’t stopping, we’re not stopping either." Miriam Aukerman, Senior Staff Attorney, who led the team that won the release of Jose and seven other noncitizens.

🎨Folding Braids 7 by Wally Dion
From the 2021 exhibition, "The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists" at Grand Valley State University. #nativeamericanheritagemonth