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Matthew Kincanon

Matthew Kincanon is a communications coordinator with a journalism and political science degree from Gonzaga University. His journalism experience includes the Gonzaga Bulletin, The Spokesman-Review, Art Chowder, Trending Northwest, Religion Unplugged and FāVS News. He loves being a freelancer for FāVS because, having been born and raised in Spokane, he wants to learn more about the various religious communities and cultures in his hometown, especially Indigenous communities.

Indigenous Entrepreneur Shares Alutiiq Culture & Love of Cat Toys through Catnip Connections

Catnip Connections may be a new company, but for Freddie Katelnikoff the beadwork they make stems from childhood and their company’s crafts allow them to share their Alutiiq heritage with everyone.

Two-Spirit Powwow to Hold Indigiqueer Event During Pride Week in Downtown Spokane

During Pride Week, Spokane Falls Two-Spirit Powwow will hold an event at Riverfront Park to celebrate two-spirit individuals in a space created for Indigiqueer people by Indigiqueer people.

Caring for Our Mental Health Is Caring for God’s Creation

Mental health is a subject that faces a lot of stigma and shame in society. Addressing it and seeking support involves being vulnerable and open about what's going on in our minds, which is not easy to do. However, learning to care for our mental health is part of caring for God's Creation.

Native Game Designer from CDA Tribe Incorporates His Culture and Computer Skills into Art

Randall Schleufer, an artist and citizen of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, has not only been creating art that reflects his Indigenous heritage, but he’s also been designing video games since he was young.

Faith and Films: Religious Trauma in ‘The Whale’

"The Whale" serves as a heartbreaking depiction of what religious trauma and spiritual abuse do to not only the people afflicted by them, but also what it does to their loved ones.

Indigenous Nonprofit Art Auction in Spokane Gives Native Artists a Space to Sell Artwork

Elk Soup, a Native American-owned nonprofit, held a Native Art Auction on Saturday at Gonzaga University’s Cataldo Hall to support Indigenous artists while raising funds for the nonprofit.

Gonzaga Center for Hate Studies Accepting Presentation Proposals for Conference

The Gonzaga Center for the Study of Hate is inviting people to share their work to counter hate and promote hope by submitting a proposal to present at the 7th International Conference on Hate Studies. The theme for proposals is “Challenges of hate in the 21st century.” The conference will be held from April 20 - 22, 2023.

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