From the hearty laughs of aunties to talking about lacrosse, two First Nations families say they are proud to show off their humour while highlighting important issues on the newest season of Family Feud Canada. | CBCIndigenous
"It was just our duty to bring out our culture," said Joshua Lynxleg, a contestant on an upcoming episode.
"My friend Susan Guimond made the ribbon skirt especially tailored to me. We went to the fabric store and of course bought the gayest, most glittery fabric there was," said Lynxleg, who identifies as two-spirit. "I feel that it's about time that we are in the forefront, in the spotlight, especially with everything happening. Like, we're waking up as people and we're also waking up everyone else. And I was just so proud," she said."We're very humorous. We're a very accepting, loving culture. And they should be more like us," she said.David Maracle and his family filmed three episodes of the show that aired in October.
"When we actually got to go there and stand up behind those podiums, it was pretty cool,'' said Maracle.The Maracle family from Tyendinaga appeared in three episodes that aired in October and won $10,000. From left, Tammy, Rebecca, Gudgie, David and Kimberlee Maracle.
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