(Turtle Island) The Two-Spirit Dry Lab worked with two (2) Indigenous and Two-Spirit Veterans for 2022 acknowledgement of Indigenous Veterans Day with the development of two social media shareable posts (see below). The name of the campaign is titled, “WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL” and was shared with the community with the message of “Remembering and …Continue Reading
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
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
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
(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
On August 4th, 1990, Two-Spirit was adopted at the 3rd Annual Gathering of Native American Gays and Lesbians that was held near Beausejour, Manitoba. According to Harlan Pruden, the Managing Editor of the Two-Spirit Journal, “Two-Spirit’ is a community organizing strategy or tool. Although it is often positioned as an identity (when it is listed …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
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
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
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