The Artistry of Métis Drag with Just Glue

05/25/24 • 19 min

The Rupertsland Métis Student Association’s Shakamohta is back with the first episode of Season 2!
Our student-led podcast celebrates the traditions and innovations of the Métis community.
This episode is hosted by returning student Drew Desjarlais (she/her) to welcome special guest Just Glue (they/them), to talk about the artistry of Métis drag. Just Glue is Two-Spirit, Franco-queer, a drag performer and a designer, as well as a self-described oddball queen, with a bonkers sense of humor and even more eccentric references.
Originally from Manitoba but now located in lovely Edmonton, they have been slaying drag since 7 years old for a whole 11 years now! Just Glue also appeared at RLI’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Gathering on April 11-12 during the Charity Drag Show.
The Michif word of the day is: nipahew meaning “slay”. Learn more about Michif here: https://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_tools.php
Learn more about Just Glue: https://www.instagram.com/thejustglue/.
Learn more about their organization 1+1=2Spirit here:
https://www.instagram.com/1plus1equals2spirit?igsh=MW05MWQ5bjA2eDU2Yw==.
More info about the 2 Spirit Powwow on May 31, 2024: https://www.edmontondragfestival.ca/2-spirit-powwow.

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Today's Michif word of the day comes from a Heritage Michif word for butterfly. A butterfly is a youthful spirit symbolizing the transformation from youth to adulthood. Butterfly is associated with the innocence and playfulness of childhood, and we are taught that even as adults, we need to nurture our inner child. The word is maemaengwaen (mey-mey-gwin). Learn more: https://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_dictionary.php