Two-Spirit leaders participated in the first-ever Disability Futures Virtual Festival that celebrated and honored the work of the Disability Futures Fellows and their collaborators through performances, conversations and a virtual dance party. This virtual festival was produced by the Ford Foundation in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and United States Artists and featured …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
Two-Spirit artist devynn emory is presenting new works drawing from their experience holding space for bodies bridging multiple planes of transition. “you are invited to a series of events. 1. a conversation, 2. a film, 3. a traveling collective public grief altar, and 4. an archive of our offerings–to the deceased, to the living, to …Continue Reading
(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) 180 Projects, a Sault Ste. Marie Art Gallery, is hosting a closing reception of their current exhibition, Visiting, features the work of young Indigenous women and #Two-Spirit artists. Featured artists Shelby Gagnon, Roxanne Martin, Samantha Pine-Bennett, and Rihkee Strapp will have a variety of works on display including painting, sculptural works and …Continue Reading
(Saskatoon, SK – Treaty 6 Territory) – History will be made on Saturday, June 15, 2019, when Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation will partner with OUTSaskatoon to host the first-ever on-reserve #Two-Spirit Powwow as a part of this year’s Saskatoon Pride. “We are thrilled to partner with OUTSaskatoon and host the first-ever Two Spirit Powwow on …Continue Reading
On Friday, March 17, 2017, the very popular and award-winning Native radio show Native Trailblazer featured a “#Two-Spirit Celebration” with the talented Tony Enos and Roo, aka DeLesslin George-Warren. “As a Mohawk and co-host of Native Trailblazer alongside my lovely wife Delores. I feel it is extremely important to show love, understanding and support of …Continue Reading
(Vancouver, BC) The kick-off of this year’s Talking Stick Festival began with a bang! Last night, February 17, 2017, festival goers were treated to a performance from San Francisco’s Brush Arbor Gurlz, or BAGz, and the local and talented #Two-Spirit diva, Quanah Style, at Vancouver’s Odyssey Bar & Nightclub. “I was really excited to be …Continue Reading
(Bemidji, MN) On Monday January, 30, 2017, over 50 people were in attendance to hear Arnold Dahl-Wooley, a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, discuss the history of Two Spirit people at the Bemidji State University’s American Indian Resource Center in the Endazhi-Mawanji’iding (Gathering Room). While many others turned in via the livestreaming of …Continue Reading
(Anchorage, AK) “Continuous,” a series of portraits, features the work of #Two-Spirit artist Jenny Irene Miller (Inupiaq). This exhibit is a collection photographs of 17 individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or Two-Spirit and Alaska Native. This show explores identity, sexual orientation, gender diversity, discrimination, and pride and how these elements overlap, diverge, and …Continue Reading
Update – January 9th, 2017 – A GoFund Me page has been set up by Sioux Falls #Two-Spirit and Allies to assist Ms. Wounded Arrow’s family with funeral and burial expenses. Update – Sunday, January 8, 2017: A representative from the Sioux Falls Two-Spirit and Allies notified the Two-Spirit Journal, “KSFY news just reported: Sioux Falls Police …Continue Reading