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Two Spirit Tea
By Simma Downe and Ella L’AmoureuxSociety & Culture
Two Spirit Tea episodes
- Call Me Mother Episode 4 with Toddy!
This week Simma and Ella dive into episode 4 of Call me Mother and Toddy spills all the tea!
Follow Toddy everywhere @fulltimetoddy
www.instagram.com/fulltimetoddy1 hr 5 min - Call Me Mother Episode 3 Recap with Calypso Cosmic
Simma and Ella are joined by Calypso Cosmic and they spill all the Tea about Call Me Mother, and their experience on the show.
The also get judgey and share their opinions on the latest episode of Canada's Drag Race.1 hr 7 min - Call Me Mother Episode 2 Recap
This week Ella and Simma discuss Episode 2 of Call Me Mother, including the appropriation of dream catchers used in the show.
They also discuss Episode 3 of Canada's Drag Race.52 min - Call Me Mother Episode 1 Recap
The one and only Two-Spirit-Tea Host Ella Lamoureux is starring on the new Canadian Drag TV series, Call Me Mother! Call Me Mother is a drag competition that will put up-and-coming drag performers to the test in group challenges. What is it genuinely like to be a professional drag performer? Get the inside scoop from Ella!
About The HostsElla Lamoureux/Dustin Dufault
Ella Lamoureux and Dustin Dufault, one in the same yet boldly different, is the starring host for Two Spirit Tea.
Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality
Ella Lamoureux. Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light. Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons.
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Simma Downe/Mitchel Bowers
Simma Downe aka Mitchel Bowers grew up in a small rural town in central Ontario. Growing up he was taught many traditional Métis teachings. Being in small town with the pressures of colonialism and Christianity, they struggled to embrace their femininity and queer identity. Suppressing this side of himself lead to a lot of anger and self loathing. The journey to self acceptance was a long one but after moving to Halifax they were introduced to drag. Combining the arts and embracing femininity lead to a world of self discovery. It was through Simma that Mitchel started to question the colonial views that were projected on him and learned to embrace her 2 spirit identity. Performing in drag for 5 years now they have one numerous awards including Fort McMurray's Top 50 Under 50, Excellence in Arts Award and two Pride YMM Leadership awards.
48 min - Halloween
Ella and Simma talk about the origins of Halloween, their favourite memories, and their favourite traditions.
About Two Spirit Tea
Two Spirit Tea is a new show unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s wide range of perspectives from Pride, indigenous beliefs, and two-spirited souls will provide discussions with depth and entertainment. Two Spirit Tea uses an array of knowledge and experiences to put forth a powerful voice on pop culture and current events.
About The Hosts
Ella Lamoureux/Dustin Dufault
Ella Lamoureux and Dustin Dufault, one in the same yet boldly different, is the starring host for Two Spirit Tea.
Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality Ella Lamoureux.
Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light. Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons.
Links:
Simma Downe/Mitchel Bowers
Simma Downe aka Mitchel Bowers grew up in a small rural town in central Ontario. Growing up he was taught many traditional Métis teachings. Being in small town with the pressures of colonialism and Christianity, they struggled to embrace their femininity and queer identity. Suppressing this side of himself lead to a lot of anger and self loathing. The journey to self acceptance was a long one but after moving to Halifax they were introduced to drag. Combining the arts and embracing femininity lead to a world of self discovery. It was through Simma that Mitchel started to question the colonial views that were projected on him and learned to embrace her 2 spirit identity. Performing in drag for 5 years now they have one numerous awards including Fort McMurray's Top 50 Under 50, Excellence in Arts Award and two Pride YMM Leadership awards.
51 min - Call Me Mother - Promo Release!
Simma and Ella Start off talking about Thanksgiving but the conversation turns to the Promo release of Call me Mother, featuring our very own Ella.
We also talk about Simma's upcoming vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
Make sure you watch the premier episode of Call Me Mother on OutTV Oct. 25th. We will be recapping the show every week and interviewing the contestants.47 min - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ella and Simma talk about September 30th, the new holiday for Truth and Reconciliation, why it's important and the reason we wear orange shirts.
About Two Spirit Tea
Two Spirit Tea is a new show unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s wide range of perspectives from Pride, indigenous beliefs, and two-spirited souls will provide discussions with depth and entertainment. Two Spirit Tea uses an array of knowledge and experiences to put forth a powerful voice on pop culture and current events.
About The Hosts
Ella Lamoureux/Dustin Dufault
Ella Lamoureux and Dustin Dufault, one in the same yet boldly different, is the starring host for Two Spirit Tea.
Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality Ella Lamoureux.
Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light. Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons.Simma Downe/Mitchel Bowers
Simma Downe aka Mitchel Bowers grew up in a small rural town in central Ontario. Growing up he was taught many traditional Métis teachings. Being in small town with the pressures of colonialism and Christianity, they struggled to embrace their femininity and queer identity. Suppressing this side of himself lead to a lot of anger and self loathing. The journey to self acceptance was a long one but after moving to Halifax they were introduced to drag. Combining the arts and embracing femininity lead to a world of self discovery. It was through Simma that Mitchel started to question the colonial views that were projected on him and learned to embrace her 2 spirit identity. Performing in drag for 5 years now they have one numerous awards including Fort McMurray's Top 50 Under 50, Excellence in Arts Award and two Pride YMM Leadership awards.
47 min - Fashion
Simma and Ella talk about traditional fashions, their relationship with contemporary fashion and some of their favourite fashion moments with a unique Two Spirit perspective.
About Two Spirit Tea
Two Spirit Tea is a new show unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s wide range of perspectives from Pride, indigenous beliefs, and two-spirited souls will provide discussions with depth and entertainment. Two Spirit Tea uses an array of knowledge and experiences to put forth a powerful voice on pop culture and current events.
About The Hosts
Ella Lamoureux/Dustin Dufault
Ella Lamoureux and Dustin Dufault, one in the same yet boldly different, is the starring host for Two Spirit Tea.
Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality Ella Lamoureux.
Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light. Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons.
Links:
Simma Downe/Mitchel Bowers
Simma Downe aka Mitchel Bowers grew up in a small rural town in central Ontario. Growing up he was taught many traditional Métis teachings. Being in small town with the pressures of colonialism and Christianity, they struggled to embrace their femininity and queer identity. Suppressing this side of himself lead to a lot of anger and self loathing. The journey to self acceptance was a long one but after moving to Halifax they were introduced to drag. Combining the arts and embracing femininity lead to a world of self discovery. It was through Simma that Mitchel started to question the colonial views that were projected on him and learned to embrace her 2 spirit identity. Performing in drag for 5 years now they have one numerous awards including Fort McMurray's Top 50 Under 50, Excellence in Arts Award and two Pride YMM Leadership awards.
Links:
47 min - Traditional Art
Ella and Simma discuss their own artistic outlets and traditional Indigenous Art as well as how art is a modem of healing and connection.
About Two Spirit Tea
Two Spirit Tea is a new show unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s wide range of perspectives from Pride, Indigenous beliefs, and two-spirited souls will provide discussions with depth and entertainment. Two Spirit Tea uses an array of knowledge and experiences to put forth a powerful voice on pop culture and current events.
About The Hosts
Ella Lamoureux/Dustin Dufault
Ella Lamoureux and Dustin Dufault, one in the same yet boldly different, is the starring host for Two Spirit Tea.
Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality
Ella Lamoureux. Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light. Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons.
Links:
Simma Downe/Mitchel Bowers
Simma Downe aka Mitchel Bowers grew up in a small rural town in central Ontario. Growing up he was taught many traditional Métis teachings. Being in small town with the pressures of colonialism and Christianity, they struggled to embrace their femininity and queer identity. Suppressing this side of himself lead to a lot of anger and self loathing. The journey to self acceptance was a long one but after moving to Halifax they were introduced to drag. Combining the arts and embracing femininity lead to a world of self discovery. It was through Simma that Mitchel started to question the colonial views that were projected on him and learned to embrace her 2 spirit identity. Performing in drag for 5 years now they have one numerous awards including Fort McMurray's Top 50 Under 50, Excellence in Arts Award and two Pride YMM Leadership awards.
Links:
48 min - Drag Competitions
How competitive is drag? Ella and Simma will dive into it, from pageants to TV shows, and their impact on queer communities and pop culture.
About Two Spirit Tea
Two Spirit Tea is a new show unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s wide range of perspectives from Pride, indigenous beliefs, and two-spirited souls will provide discussions with depth and entertainment. Two Spirit Tea uses an array of knowledge and experiences to put forth a powerful voice on pop culture and current events.
About The Hosts
Ella Lamoureux/Dustin Dufault
Ella Lamoureux and Dustin Dufault, one in the same yet boldly different, is the starring host for Two Spirit Tea.
Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality Ella Lamoureux.
Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light. Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons.
Links:
Simma Downe/Mitchel Bowers
Simma Downe aka Mitchel Bowers grew up in a small rural town in central Ontario. Growing up he was taught many traditional Métis teachings. Being in small town with the pressures of colonialism and Christianity, they struggled to embrace their femininity and queer identity. Suppressing this side of himself lead to a lot of anger and self loathing. The journey to self acceptance was a long one but after moving to Halifax they were introduced to drag. Combining the arts and embracing femininity lead to a world of self discovery. It was through Simma that Mitchel started to question the colonial views that were projected on him and learned to embrace her 2 spirit identity. Performing in drag for 5 years now they have one numerous awards including Fort McMurray's Top 50 Under 50, Excellence in Arts Award and two Pride YMM Leadership awards.
Links:
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About Two Spirit Tea
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Two Spirit Tea is a new show unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s wide range of perspectives from Pride, indigenous beliefs, and two-spirited souls will provide discussions with depth and…
entertainment. Two Spirit Tea uses an array of knowledge and experiences to put forth a powerful voice on pop culture and current events.About The HostsElla Lamoureux/Dustin Dufault Ella Lamoureux and Dustin Dufault, one in the same yet boldly different, is the staring host for Two Spirit Tea.Dustin Dufault is a two-spirited person from the Yukon Territory. A proud Kaska Dena First Nations individual. Growing up in small northern towns he’s had to suppress her individuality and learn to express himself in a multitude of alternative ways. Art and performing were her outlets. Learning to love the journey was the first step in their happiness. Dustin became enamoured with Drag and later developed her drag personality Ella Lamoureux. Expressing himself in an extreme feminine way taught him that femininity is not to be avoided but embraced. Through drag she’s realized that Dustin and Ella are not separate people but one person. Just shown with a different light. Growing up fabulous in the North has many tough lessons but s/he would not be the person they are today without those lessons.Simma Downe aka Mitchel BowersSimma Downe aka Mitchel Bowers grew up in a small rural town in central Ontario. Growing up he was taught many traditional Métis teachings. Being in small town with the pressures of colonialism and Christianity, they struggled to embrace their femininity and queer identity. Suppressing this side of himself lead to a lot of anger and self loathing. The journey to self acceptance was a long one but after moving to Halifax they were introduced to drag. Combining the arts and embracing femininity lead to a world of self discovery. It was through Simma that Mitchel started to question the colonial views that were projected on him and learned to embrace her 2 spirit identity. Performing in drag for 5 years now they have one numerous awards including Fort McMurray's Top 50 Under 50, Excellence in Arts Award and two Pride YMM Leadership awards.