(Hinton, OK) Under the crisp November skies of Indian Territory AKA Oklahoma, a tapestry of resilience, identity, and cultural preservation unfolded as Two-Spirit people from across Turtle Island and beyond convened for the 37th Annual International Two-Spirit Gathering. Held from November 13 to 17 at Canyon Camp in Hinton, this year’s event was more than …Continue Reading
(Vancouver, BC) This year’s Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week takes place the first week in December and is an occasion to raise awareness and attention about HIV/AIDS and its impact on First Nations, Metis and Inuit people and communities. The week begins on World AIDS Day, which is observed on December 1st. One of the highlights …Continue Reading
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
(Tsleil-Waututh, BC) On September, 18, 2016, the First Nation communities, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam Nations, jointly hosted a #Two-Spirit Gathering on the traditional and unceded territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation located in what is now called North Vancouver, BC. The day long conference was first of its kind that was convened by three Nations and on a …Continue Reading
(OTTAWA, Ont.) On June 13th, after a moment of silence in Canada’s Senate for victims of the Orlando shooting, one of Canada’s newest Senators, judge, aboriginal leader, former head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, proud parent, husband, Senator Murray Sinclair offered a moving reflection and address in the Senate on the tragic events that …Continue Reading
(Winnipeg, MB) On May 17, 2016, the first question period of Manitoba’s newly sworn in Progressive Conservative government faced some very pointed questions. Most notable were the questions from Wab Kinew, Onigaming First Nation and newly elected MLA for the Fort Rouge riding, asked the Minister of Education, “…if he will commit to necessary reforms …Continue Reading
(Toronto, ON) If you are going to be in the Toronto on Friday, May 13, 2016, and you’re looking for some Two-Spirit entertainment on the big screen, then check out Fire Song. After its debut at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and a wildly successful festival run, the first feature from acclaimed director Adam …Continue Reading