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Tribe Elder Champions LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity with Sequim Pride Amid Personal Battles
Michael Lowe, a 77-year-old elder of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and a lung cancer survivor, has been instrumental in organizing Sequim Pride in Sequim, Washington, to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. The event, which includes a parade and celebration at the Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market, aims to foster unity and acceptance regardless of sexual orientation. Lowe, who has overcome numerous personal challenges including surviving three different cancers and facing societal pressures as a gay, Native American man, emphasizes the importance of community support in reducing suicide risks among LGBTQIA+ youth. Sequim Pride serves not only as a testament to Lowe's resilience but also as a beacon of hope and inclusivity for the local LGBTQIA+ population and supporters.