Sexual and Gender Minorities

An 18 minute video about the place of two spirit people in Indigenous communities

A three-minute documentary about Jack Saddleback, a two-spirit Cree man.

This short documentary presents the empowering story of Rodney "Geeyo" Poucette's struggle against prejudice in the Indigenous community as a two-spirit person.

Two spirit is an umbrella term used to describe the fluidity of First Nations/Native American gender identity and sexuality with respect to traditional tribal roles. This 4 minute animated film explores coming out as two spirit.

This video explores Indigenous gender identity tracing gender diverse First Nations people (or Two-Spirit) through their lives pre-contact and then after residential schools. Learn what the journey means for the future of Two-Spirit people on Turtle Island today.

An Elder and Indigenous author, Maa-Nee Chacaby offers insight on Two-Spirit experience in this video.

This organization works with Indigenous youth on issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice.

Indigenous two spirit people share their personal stories of struggle, acceptance, and family in this 8 minute video

An overview of the many socioeconomic factors affecting Two-Spirit people and their health, with a section dedicated to Two-Spirit youth.

These calls to action rose out of the "C2C"--"Call to Conversation" conference in 2017, for dialogue between Two-Spirit people, Queer/Trans BIPOC, and white allies.

Lorne Olson's short documentary presents a vision he had of two-spirited people dancing, laughing, and smiling. His vision spurs him to rediscover the strength of the past to better face the challenges of today.

This is a community-based organization focused on helping Indigenous LGBTQ/Two-Spirit people improve their lives.

In this video from United Way Ottawa, meet a "strong, Indigenous, two-spirit feminist" who found answers about her identity within her Mi'gmaq culture.

This journal has news and current events to educate, build connectivity and provide a voice to the diverse & vibrant Two-Spirit community in the United States and Canada.

This video, funded through both the Tegan and Sara Foundation and Laidlaw Foundation, attempts to educate the general public on the history and barriers that impact Two Spirit people in Canada.

This Ontario-based project has produced a great educational video explaining what Two Spirit is and the history of two spirit people in Indigenous communities. Scroll down for other excellent resources

This is a 20 minute video document of the Two Spirits in Motion 2003 Forum.

This site provides lots of information about two spirit people and their roles in indigenous cultures. See the additional links on the left side of the page.

This (American) organization has health resources "for Native youth, by Native youth". In this collection about LGBT-Two Spirit, there are videos and articles that explore being Two-Spirit.

This (American) organization has health resources "for Native youth, by Native youth". In this collection about LGBT-Two Spirit, there are videos and articles that explore being Two-Spirit.

Geo Neptune explores the history of the term "Two-Spirit" and who it pertains to. Does it mean two genders? Can anyone use it to describe themselves?

An online mental health peer support manual for Indigiqueer, Two-Spirit, LGBTQ+, and Gender Non-Conforming Indigenous youth