čiisqʷał Nicki Love
Speaker of Ravens
About me
A next‑generation Elder, poet, artist, and 2SLGBTQ educator, čiisqʷał Nicki Love’s work blends Indigenous knowledge, creative expression, and community advocacy.
Her teachings have been shared across universities and national projects, and her publications and leadership—including her role with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission—reflect her lifelong commitment to connection, compassion, and Indigenous‑centered learning.
Poet • Artist • Researcher • 2SLGBTQ Educator
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Poet • Artist • Researcher • 2SLGBTQ Educator ·
Poetry SampleNaked under my feathers
It became simple
like being naked under my feathers
or finding a veil of peace
in a strong breeze
the wind washing over me
falling through me
curled clear blue
and green
then vanishing in the distance
like a canoe on the horizon
naked holding hands
naked reading poems
naked painting portraits
in such a way that the feathers fell off
it became clear
I became tranquil
soft, and elegant
just like the moment of stillness in the last breath or the first
without feathers love
without feathers love together
without feathers love compassion
without feathers
be naked.
Nicki Love McCarthy November 18, 2004
Featured Offerings
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Queer Language from Creation
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Grieve Like Our Ancestors
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Indigenous Stroke Awareness & Prevention
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Ancestral Knowledge in Contemporary Society
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Teachings of the Water
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