Community Perspectives: Bannock Babes Tour & Talk

Gayle Pruden (pronouns: she/her) is a 2-Spirit Jingle Dress dancer raised in Little Saskatchewan First Nation with roots from the community of Pinaymootang Manitoba. She was brought up in the traditional way, her Spirit Name is ‘Dancing Bear’ and she is from the Black Bear Clan. Gayle has walked the Red Road for over 20 years and carries teachings of respect and non-judgement which she incorporates into her everyday life. Gayle has carried the role of parent and now enjoys being a Granny. Gayle says it is important to set a good example in life and reminds people that the youth are our future leaders, so we need to listen to them and nurture them.

Lady Valenciaga is a Non-Binary, Indigenous drag performer from Peguis First Nation. Lady Valenciaga started their drag journey almost 2 years ago with the drag group “Slunt Factory”. Since starting their career in the Winnipeg Drag Community, involvement in anyway they can has been a key feature in their success in their drag.
They recently started a venture with the event group Be’TLV, an Indigenous/Jewish owned and operated registered non-profit organization. They are also an involved member of the “Bannock Babes”.

When you come to a Lady Valenciaga show they will serve you with looks, drama, emotion, and stunts. They will have you stunned with the looks or leave you gagging on their Eleganza!

You can follow Lady Valenciaga at their Instagram: @theladyvalenciaga_

Feather is a two spirit indigiqueer Drag Queen who had started drag in Regina Sk, but now resides in Winnipeg Manitoba. Feather has been doing drag for almost 6 years and has grown substantial in her art. She is the pride of Muskowekwan First Nation, and represents her culture within her performances and makeup skills. Feather chose to take her life and drag career to Winnipeg Manitoba to learn and find out more about herself and her culture, and had found her ground with her spiritual journey. She also thrives with the huge band of indigenous queer folk. Feather Talia has won titles, such as Ms Gay Regina 25 and has also helped in many drag fundraisers and charities. Feather had taken a big step into helping Regina and Winnipeg with a non profit volunteer group for over 3 years, but recently started to showcase her independence with what her drag means to her. She is heavily involved with groups such as the “Sunshine Bunch”, which is a group of drag artist who reside in the home of the Sunshine House and is a big part of “The Bannock Babes”. Since moving to Winnipeg, Feather has been given the title: Indigiqueer drag Comedian. Feather has been on APTN’s “Infocus”, has been apart of numerous music festivals and many more local activities. When Feather is performing, She is here to bring you some sass, yet outrageously funny entertainment! She will either have you gagged with her stunts or your guts hurting from laughter! There is never a dull moment with feather on your stage, or computer screen. Feather is the Mentor of a drag collective of the House of Wolves and Queens. You can find feather on any social media platforms @FeatherTalia, but I do warn you! You will be delightfully amazed!