‘Frank’s story has not been forgotten in Fort Smith’ - Cabin Radio 2025


Fort Smith’s Ryker Lonehardt is committed to create a safe space where everyone can be seen, heard, and accepted for who they truly are – this Pride month and beyond.

As a 17-year-old, Lonehardt organized Fort Smith’s first Frank Gruben Pride Festival last June. The event was partly intended to highlight the search for Frank Gruben, a Gwich’in-Inuvialuk man from Aklavik and member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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Warning: This report includes a mention of self-harm and suicide.

https://cabinradio.ca/239714/news/arts/culture/franks-story-has-not-been-forgotten-in-fort-smith/