LGBTQ Native American Youth: It Gets Better

The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center has recorded a special It Gets Better video aimed at LGBTQ Native American Youth to communicate to them that there is life after bullying and that they are valuable beyond measure.

The video’s description really says it all:

“This is for all the LGBTQ Native youth throughout the country. From the villages in Alaska, to the Islands in Hawaii, to every corner of Indian Reservations across America… It Gets Better…we are living proof!! If you or someone you know is feeling alone… call the Trevor Project… they can help! 1-866-4U-TREVOR.”

Particularly touching is the sentiment expressed by one young woman who says “I know you don’t know me, but you are still my brother. You are still my sister. You are still my friend. [...] You are not just okay. You are valuable.”

Watch below:

Don’t Suffer in Silence, Get Help

The Trevor Project runs a 24/7 helpline with trained counselors ready to listen if you or someone you know would like to talk about the issues dealt with in this post.

The Trevor Project Helpline number is 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386).Trevor Project Links:

U.S. Senate to LGBT Teens: It Gets Better

Obama’s LGBT Pride Month Speech (VIDEO)

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Mark Alan D.

11:26PM PDT on Oct 19, 2011

FYI - Thursday, October 20, 2011 is International SPIRIT DAY - one of the minor holidays on the LGBT Calendar. It is asked that you wear a PURPLE SHIRT as a sign of LGBT support, and in memory of the LGBT Teens who have died because of their orientation.

send a green star

Suzy D.

5:15AM PDT on Sep 23, 2011

We must remember that many of the powerful shamans, medicine healers, and teachers of old were what we would now call LGBT. Those shamans that weren`t had the vision to know that we were all equal and had something precious to contribute! Blessed Be!

Norma V.

3:34PM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

Beautiful message. Thank you.

Joe R.

2:09PM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

Great video!

Paula L.

10:59AM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

A much needed video. All though I am hetero sexual, I have never had anything against those who are not. I have some of the most wonderful friends I could ever have that are homo-sexual. There is so much that they have to endure through their who life. It is really a shame. Like Dennis W. stated in his comment, The Creator made them who they are. It is time folks realize this. They are just as beautiful as all the rest of God's creation.

Teresa W.

5:45AM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

good news

Dakota P.

5:22AM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

Being a True Blood fan and an open minded person, educated with a moral compass, I hope anyone who is being bullied or does not have family support and friends standing with them in person will watch the PSA's and see they are supported and not alone and that IT DOES GET BETTER........just hang in there and don't give up or give in to harming yourself. Time does bring better days

Robert O.

12:42AM PDT on Aug 7, 2011

Awesome message! Thanks Steve.

J M A.

8:26PM PDT on Aug 6, 2011

THIS IS WONDERFUL & DESPERATELY NEEDED!! BLESSINGS TO ALL!!

Dennis W.

2:32PM PDT on Aug 5, 2011

I have learned much on the Lakota Red Road from Winkte/Two Spirit people, and to a person they had a very hard time growing up both on the Res and as urban Indigenous People. Pilamaya/wopila to the Trevor Project for their work in helping Native youth in accepting the person that Creator/Tunkasila/Wakantanka made them, and I pray that they can take the message of the video to heart.
Changleska Wakan Apichiyapi
Mitakuye Oyasin