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2025 SOU Queer Indigenous Gathering theme: 'Love is Resistance'

Three guests join the Exchange to discuss this year's Queer Indigenous Gathering at Southern Oregon University:

Organizers of the Queer Indigenous Gathering at SOU. L-R: Student Emcee, Erika Collier; Student Emcee, Rook Howes; Dr. Brook Colley, SOU Associate Professor and Chair of Native Studies; JPR host Mike Green
JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay
Organizers of the Queer Indigenous Gathering at SOU. L-R: Student Emcee, Erika Collier; Student Emcee, Rook Howes; Dr. Brook Colley, SOU Associate Professor and Chair of Native Studies; JPR host Mike Green

Dr. Brook Colley is the Chair and Associate Professor of Native American Studies.

Rook Howes is one of the co-emcees for the event. She's an SOU student in her junior year studying history, with a minor in creative writing and gender sexuality and women's studies.

Erika Collier is one of the co-emcees for the event. She's an SOU student in her sophomore year studying Native American studies as well as gender, sexuality, and women's studies.

The 2025 Queer Indigenous Gathering is scheduled for March 12 at 5 pm to 8 pm on the campus of Southern Oregon University. The location of the venue is the Rogue River Room in the Stevenson Union.

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Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.