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
Category: Health
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 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 – 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
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Responding to Covid-19 – 4th Installment for TDOV
Today, March 31, is International Transgender Day of Visibility (#TDOV) an annual event dedicated to celebrating the lived and experiential reality of our trans and gender fluid relatives – a celebration of all our trans and gender fluid relatives gifts, medicines and contributions making our world and society a better place to live. The day …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Responding to Covid-19 – 3rd Installment
The #Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share the third installment of some of the faces, voices and stories of Two-Spirit people across this land as they are not only coping but thriving during these uncertain times of Covid-19. This series features individuals who are asked to share their personal observations and reflections of the current …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Responding to Covid-19 – 2nd Installment
The #Two-Spirit Journal is excited to share the second installment of some of the faces, voices and stories of Two-Spirit people across this land as they are not only coping but thriving during these uncertain times of Covid-19. This series features individuals who were asked to share their personal observations and reflections of the current …Continue Reading
In Our Own Voices: Two-Spirit People Responding to Covid-19 – 1st Installment
The #Two-Spirit Journal is excited to launch a new series featuring faces, voices and stories of Two-Spirit people across this land as they are not only coping but thriving during these uncertain times of Covid-19. Individuals were asked to share their personal observations and reflections of the current Covid-19 pandemic; if they are self-isolating, what …Continue Reading