Last month, I was asked by a colleague working on a Two-Spirit community resource for Indigenous communities. The resource used the acronym “LGBTQ2S,” and I asked if “2S/LGBTQQIA*” (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and sometimes an asterisk or plus sign to indicate that other sexual or gender minority identities including pansexual, …Continue Reading
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2S Question GUIDE to Navigate 2021 PRIDE Season
As the days grow longer and warmer, that only means one thing – PRIDE is almost here! As we dust off our rainbow regalia, many organizations and companies, including LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ ones, are also preparing for PRIDE and our all important attention. This post was inspired by, borrowed parts of, and builds upon the …Continue Reading
Pansexual & Panromantic Awareness & Visibility Day
Today, Monday, May 24, 2021, the Two-Spirit Journal acknowledges Pansexual & Panromantic Awareness & Visibility Day, a day to celebrate and recognize those who are and identify as pansexual and panromantic. What is pansexuality? Pansexuality is when a person is capable of experiencing sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction towards people regardless of their sex, gender …Continue Reading
Two-Spirit (women) More Negatively Impacted by COVID-19
As Canada begins the process of restarting the economy (the phased re-opening plans), prioritization of women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people is needed as COVID-19 significantly impacts women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people, particularly those who are low-income; living with disabilities; part of the LGBTQ+, Indigenous, Black, and/or racialized communities; or newcomers, refugees, immigrants, and migrants, a recently released …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voice: Two-Spirit People Reflecting on Covid-19 – 10th Installment
The Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share the next and 10th installment in this series where Two-Spirit people across Turtle Island share their personal observations and reflections of the current Covid-19 pandemic that we are all experiencing. In this installment, we hear from Trevor Stratton, one of movement’s HIV/AIDS warriors, and Jenny Davis, an amazing scholar …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voice: Two-Spirit People Reflecting on Covid-19 – 9th and Easter Sunday Installment
The Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share an Easter Sunday installment in this series where Two-Spirit people across Turtle Island share their personal observations and reflections of the current Covid-19 pandemic we are all experiencing. In this installment, we hear from Murray Pruden, who works for the United Church of Canada with 14 Indigenous communities providing …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Reflecting on Covid-19 – 8th Installment
The Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share the eighth installment in this series where Two-Spirit people across Turtle Island share their personal observations and reflections of the current Covid-19 pandemic we are all experiencing. In this installment, we hear from Todd Phelps, who has returned home to weather COVID-19, and Rope Wolf, who recently retired and …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Responding to Covid-19 – 7th Installment
The Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share the seventh installment in this series where Two-Spirit people across Turtle Island share their personal observations and reflections of the current Covid-19 pandemic we are all experiencing. In this installment, we hear from Ed Lavalle, a respected elder in the Two-Spirit movement, and from Glenn Tssessaze, an upcoming leader …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Responding to Covid-19 – 6th Installment
The #Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share the sixth installment in this series of Two-Spirit people across this Turtle Island sharing their personal observations and reflections of the current Covid-19 pandemic we are experiencing. In this installment, you’ll be hearing from Sharon Day, the respected elder in our Two-Spirit movement. Sharon was one of the lead organizers …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Responding to Covid-19 – 5th Installment
The #Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share the fifth installment in a series where Two-Spirit people across this land personal share their personal observations and reflections of the current Covid-19 pandemic. In this installment, you’ll be hearing from Jessy Dame, a brave and courageous Two-Spirit working on the frontlines in the fight against the Covid-19 …Continue Reading