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Indigiqueer Artist Roger Kuhn Discovers His True Colors

By Larry Olsen Photos by Bjorn Bolinder

“I always knew I was different from the other kids time away from his practice to prioritize his my age,” says musician Roger Kuhn. In addition creative expression once again. He explains to standing out as bi-racial and bi-cultural - his more from his home in Los Angeles. father was of German and Russian descent and his mother is a tribal Poarch Creek woman Roger says he never felt quite settled in his skin.

“I didn’t feel like a boy, nor did I feel like a girl.

I grew up loving He-Man, Thundercats, Barbie, and She-Ra. I used to pretend I was Madonna and David Bowie at the same time.”

It wasn’t until his mid-twenties when Roger discovered what it meant to be Two-Spirit.

Coined by native tribal Dr. Myra Laramee in 1990, Two-Spirit is used to signify male, female, and intersexed individuals who combine activities of both gender traits. In most tribes, they are considered neither men nor women; they occupy a distinct, alternative gender status.

Roger describes his gender and sexuality as circular and not on a fixed binary. “It’s like peering through a kaleidoscope and seeing multiples shapes, colors, expressions, and Growing up in conservative North Dakota beauty,” he explains. He sings about it in his had to be difficult for you. new single, “Kaleidoscope,” a song rooted Roger Kuhn: If I wasn’t being picked on for in classic house and progressive EDM that being bi-racial, I was being made fun of for champions finding inner strength and celebrating my perceived gender and sexual orientation liberation, and his new book, Somacultural variance. I was always a target, and it was sad Liberation, out this month. “For me, freedom because feeling included is so important. Being is living my truth and pursuing my dreams,” he treated with equality and equity is vital to one’s continues. wellbeing. One of the primary reasons I became a musician and author was to break free from It is why, after working as a psychotherapist for the limitations that others placed on me my the past decade, Roger Kuhn decided to take whole life. I discovered that through writing and

song, I could share my truth.

What is your truth?

Roger Kuhn: That I am an Indigiqueer person.

There are few examples of Indigiqueer people in mainstream media. I’ve had to learn new ways to navigate systems that were put in place to silence and control Indigenous people.

a photoshoot that they ended up using in their Pride campaign. The campaign ran in Target and Macy’s stores in the US and appeared internationally on Levi’s social media.

Where are you in your quest to find happiness and satisfaction in your life?

Roger Kuhn: I am at a really great place in my life. I know that all the work I have done on myself over the years has paid off. I have a great connection with all of my family and friends and this year, I will celebrate my eighteenth anniversary with my husband, fifteen years married.

Have you faced discrimination within the LGBTQ community?

Roger Kuhn: Countless times, both personally and collectively. Being Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ presents with unique complications.

We face different issues and challenges that others in the community do not experience What advice would you have for someone or understand. I have stood my ground with still struggling to find their place and/or their many Caucasian gay men who have tried to people? convince me they were as marginalized as Black, Roger Kuhn: Don’t put on facades. I am Indigenous, and People of Color LGBTQIA+ careful to always be open, honest, caring, and people are. supportive. I don’t give my time or talent to people who don’t respect my boundaries and What exactly does it mean to be Two Spirit? limitations. Ultimately, I love myself and know Roger Kuhn: Two-Spirit is a term used by myself enough to recognize that I still have a Indigenous people who have gender and sexual lot to learn and unlearn. I welcome growth and orientation variance and a deep connection to change. I encourage others to do the same. their Native identity. I first learned the term in 2005 from another Two-Spirit person who upon What do you hope fans take away from meeting said to me, “oh you’re like me, Two“Kaleidoscope”?

Spirit”. He then explained what it meant and I Roger Kuhn: The power of vulnerability will lead immediately resonated with the term. I identify you closer to your liberation. Trust that you have more as Two-Spirit than I do as gay because wings and you can soar. being a Native American person is as important to me as my identity as a gay person. Two-Spirit allows me to not have to choose.

What pronouns do you prefer to use?

Roger Kuhn: I use he/him pronouns though I am also comfortable with they/them. If we are homies, she works too.

I’m curious to know how you feel about Demi Lovato switching her pronouns from they/ them back to she/her after she grew tired of having to explain her gender identity.

Roger Kuhn: I believe it’s important to recognize that some people come from a privileged place where they don’t have to explain themselves.

Roger Kuhn’s “Kaleidoscope” is being For others, living in our truth requires work and a distributed by So Fierce Music/The Orchard/ willingness to be witnessed in our vulnerability.

Sony Music Entertainment and is available on all digital platforms.

Is “Kaleidoscope” intended to be a Two-Spirit anthem?

Roger Kuhn: It’s an anthem for all of us really.

Kaleidoscope is about trusting our vulnerability and pursuing our inner most truth. For me, part of that was to embrace my identity as a Poarch Creek Two-Spirit person and to advocate for other 2SLGBTQIA+ and all marginalized people.

In 2022, you were featured in the Levi’s Pride campaign, promoting awareness and acceptance within the Two-Spirit community.

How did that come about?

Roger Kuhn: Six years ago, I made a sign that I carried with me in the San Francisco Pride Parade. It read: Decolonize Sexuality. It got a lot of attention and was featured in several media outlets. I carried the sign again in the next year’s parade and it caught the attention of Levi’s.

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Winter Workout Wonders Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt

As the winter frost settles in, many of us find ourselves bundled up indoors, dreaming of warmer days. However, this season presents a golden opportunity to not only stay fit but to sculpt the body you’ve always wanted. Why wait for summer to start your fitness journey when you can kickstart it now and be summer-ready? In this guide, we’ll explore specific exercises for both strength and cardio that not only keep you in shape but also bring out your inner strength.

Strength Training to Unleash Your Power

Cardio Blast to Keep Your Heart Warm

Winter is the perfect time to focus Cardio workouts are not just on building strength, laying the reserved for summer. They play a foundation for a powerful and crucial role in maintaining heart confident summer. Incorporate health, boosting mood, and these exercises into your routine to burning those winter calories. target different muscle groups and Spice up your cardio routine with elevate your strength game. these energetic exercises.

Indoor Bodyweight Workouts

Winter Running or Jogging

No need for fancy gym equipment. Don’t let the cold deter you from Engage in bodyweight exercises outdoor activities. Bundle up in like squats, lunges, push-ups, your favorite winter gear and hit and planks. These exercises build the pavement. The crisp air can strength while also improving invigorate your senses, making balance and flexibility. your run more refreshing.

Resistance Band Training

Indoor Cycling

Invest in resistance bands for an If outdoor running isn’t your cup effective at-home workout. These of tea during the winter, bring versatile bands add resistance to the cardio indoors with cycling. your exercises, enhancing muscle Whether you have a stationary bike engagement. Try bicep curls, or join a spin class, cycling is an lateral raises, and leg press with excellent way to elevate your heart resistance bands. rate and torch calories.

Winter Yoga Sessions

Dance Workouts

Enhance your strength and Turn your living room into a dance flexibility with winter-themed floor! Engage in dance workouts yoga sessions. Poses like that not only keep your heart Warrior I and II, Tree Pose, pumping but also lift your spirits. and Downward Dog not There are plenty of online dance only strengthen your classes tailored for different skill muscles but also boost levels and preferences. mindfulness during the cold months.

Winter Wellness Tips

Staying fit during the cold months is essential for everyone, and it’s an opportunity to nurture overall well-being.

Consider these additional tips.

Community Workouts Join local LGBTQ+ fitness groups or online communities to stay motivated. The sense of community can make winter workouts more enjoyable.

Winter Sports Embrace winter sports like ice skating or skiing.

These activities provide an excellent cardiovascular workout while allowing you to relish the beauty of the season.

Hydration and Nutrition Don’t forget the basics. Stay hydrated and nourished with a balanced diet. Incorporate seasonal fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system.

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