Research guides: Two Spirit and LGBTQIA Indigenous Resources: Community Resources

Two Spirit Community Resources (Toronto)

The following are a list of resources specifically for supporting Two Spirit individuals in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area

2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations
"[2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations] provide prevention education and support for 2-Spirit, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit people living with or at risk for HIV and related co-infections in the Greater Toronto Area. We base our work on indigenous philosophies of wholistic health and wellness."
Two Spirit Resource Directory
A directory of 2Spirit Resources throughout Turtle Island compiled by Harlan Pruden (Nehiyawe/First Nations Cree) Managing Editor at the Two Spirit Journal.
Native Youth Sexual Health Network 2 Spirit Support Circle
"Brought together and supported by the Native Youth Sexual Health Network, the Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA Mentors, Elders, and Grandparents Support Circle is an effort to increase access to identity-affirming culture and support."
Two Spirit, One Voice
"Two Spirits, One Voice is a community-based initiative that seeks to bolster supports for persons that identify both as LGBTQ and Indigenous –Two Spirit people...this program works with educators, healthcare workers, law enforcement and other community service providers to ensure that all services within a community are equipped to provide inclusive and cultural aware services with regards to gender and sexuality."
Indigenous Women & Two Spirit Harm Reduction
"The Indigenous Women and Two-Spirit Harm Reduction Coalition is a non-hierarchical, Indigenous collective organizing under an Indigenous feminist framework. The collective will provide free harm reduction resources, referrals, and services to Indigenous women and Two-Spirit peoples in Montreal via mail and email correspondence."
Two Spirit Journal
"2SJ provides original content of news and current events to educate, build connectivity and to put a face and voice to the diverse & vibrant Two-Spirit community in the United States and Canada."
Anishnawbe Health Two Spirit Brochure
The Two-Spirit and Trans* services will provide Indigenous individuals who identify as Two Spirit and/or Trans* a space to learn about their culture, participate in traditional ceremonies, cultural teachings, and mental health counselling. The program follows a client-centered approach to assist individuals on their wellness journey.
Georgian Bay Two Spirit Pow Wow
"This year we will be honoring the lives of 2S youth who have committed suicide through Jingle Dress specials and community ceremony."
niizh jijaag gashkibijigan: Building Our Bundles of Support with Two-Spirit Youth
Native Youth Sexual Health Network 2 Spirit Bundle
Celebrating Our Magic
Resources for American Indian/Alaska Native transgender and TwoSpirit youth, their relatives
and families, and their healthcare providers
Indigenous Youth Affirmation Deck
Created by the Native Youth Sexual Health Network

Two Spirit Community Resources (Canada)

Alberta

Trans Equality Society of Alberta (Two-Spirit Links)
"The following links are for Two-Spirit resources. Unless otherwise noted, the content of the following links are written from a Canadian perspective. Links to other relevant TESA resources are included at the end of the page, if applicable."

British Columbia

Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society Two Spirit Group
A Two-Spirit support group on Facebook supported by the Vancouver Native Cultural Society.

Manitoba

Two-Spirited People of Manitoba
"The Two-Spirited People of Manitoba began in 1986 in Winnipeg. A group of concerned community members came together to support each other and plan community events. We became a non-profit organization in September 2007."
UWinnipeg Two-Spirit Archives
"The mission of the Two-Spirit Archives is to develop an internationally-renowned centre for research that supports the needs of the Two-Spirit community; makes Two-Spirit people visible in our documentary heritage; and supports the research, teaching, learning, and community mandates of the University."
Two Spirit Pow Wow
A Two Spirit Pow Wow organized by the Two Spirit Manitoba Organization during Winnipeg Pride.

Saskatchewan

Heritage Community Two-Spirit Group
"The Heritage Community Association has been working with several other local organizations to begin to develop programming for and with Two-Spirit people in Regina."
Two Spirit - OUTSaskatoon
Information, definitions and history of Two Spirit community members in Saskatchewan.
Saskatoon Two Spirit Society Inc.
A support group for Two Spirit people in Saskatoon, SK.

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