UC Celebrates Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month

Art by Patrick Hunter

Why Pride Feathers?

"I wanted to create something for Pride that visually represented two large parts of my spirit, being Ojibwe, and also my life as a gay man. I designed these feathers as my representation of eagle feathers. In my culture, we believe that because the eagle flies the highest, he carries the prayers of the people to the Creator. When one is found or is given to you, it means that you’ve done something significant and your’e on the right path in life. 

Having the courage to be who you are and living with Pride in the LGBTQ2 community is something that I believe is worthy of many eagle feathers. 6 to be exact ;)"