b'The Niizhaayek team, from left to right: Lucille Atlookan, Leslie Spence and Alec ONabigonLeslie is from Webequie First Nation on Treaty 9 Territory. Leslie is Two-Spirited and holds the position of audio editor/podcast engineer for the In-Between People Podcast hosted by the Niizhaayek team. He also sits on the LetsStopAIDS council. Alec, a Two-Spirited, queer trans man from Ginoogaming First Nation, is the newest addition to the group. I am proud of my team and how we worked together to get things going, says Amelia. Community ResponseNiizhaayek Alliance has received posi-tive community support so far. Amelia has had young people reach out to say that they enjoyed listening to their podcast and the topics they discussed. Parents have also given positive feedback, since some- Building times they are uncertain how to approach conversations about identities. The workOntariosof the Niizhaayek Alliance is getting around, and more people are starting tofuture hear about the organization. Niizhaayek Alliances primary messagetogetherto youth is that its okay to be who you are and to accept yourself for who you are. While a lot of the dialogue claims it is aOPG is dedicated to making Ontario the best sin to be anything other than heterosexualplace to live and work. This includes addressing or the norm, the Niizhaayek Allianceclimate change by committing to reaching provides youth a place to be free tonet-zero by 2040. It also includes building be themselves.lasting prosperity and strong relationships Over the next year, the Niizhaayekwith Indigenous communities and working to preserve our shared tomorrow.Alliance is aiming to host monthly sharing circles and an educational workshop every two months, and they will record more episodes of the In-Between People Podcast. Niizhaayek Alliance is on Facebookopg.comand Instagram @niizhaayekalliance and has a website coming soon.I ssue2 2021/22C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 23'