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Indigenous people who identify as LGBT are more likely to suffer from some form of mental illness. Shields, a successful actor, dancer and registered nurse has suffered from chronic depression for years. It was absolutely terrifying. I used to self-harm a bit, just placing the pain somewhere else. I would, for example, walk along the wall and scrape my hand on the wall or punch the wall to place the pain somewhere else". Shields credits finding a supportive group of friends with helping him to overcome depression, but says he still has dark days.

Native American models and actors: much more than pretty faces 1- Martin Sensmeier is more than a model, he is an advocate for some wonderful causes, an entertainer and an amazing individual in general. He was raised in a Tlingit Coastal Community in Southeast Alaska and grew up learning and participating in the traditions of his people, while carrying on the subsistence lifestyle that has been sustained for thousands of years. He is an ambassador for Native Wellness Institute and advocates for wellness amongst Native people of all Nations. His debut role as the child character Otter, in the Academy-Award-winning film Dances with Wolves, also earned him national notice at thirteen years old. He is currently starring in Arctic Air. He returned to civilization his words at age 7 and later obtained his BA from California state university. He also co-hosted the Aboriginal Achievement Awards.

Can the government refuse marriage and federal benefits to gays and lesbians? Those are the questions before the U. Supreme Court, which should make a ruling in June In the New York case the survivor of a same-sex marriage is challenging the justices to decide whether the federal government can deny legally married same-sex couples the benefits that go with marriage.

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