Two Spirits News Today

The following edited message, written by Indigenous political prisoner Leonard Peltier (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians), was read by Chal'Inaru Dones (Taino) at the 54th annual National Day of Mourning on Nov. 23, 2023, in Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Peltier has been falsely imprisoned for 48 years.  To join the campaign…

An interfaith observance and more in this week's Bulletin board.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - The annual LGBTQIA2S+ Summit is coming up October 20-22 in Bismarck. ND native Taylor Brorby is the keynote speaker. We visit about his advocacy work. We're also joined by one of the summit organizers, Barry Nelson. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, Partridge Redux. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here to talk about natural remedies for cold and flu season.

"The vitriolic fearmongering against LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit communities is a result of a relentless, decades-long push by theocratic groups and affiliated billionaires and foundations," writes Cody Schuler.

The Argus Leader reexamined some of the language lawmakers and lobbyists have used to support this legislation and how it's affected the community.

Two Spirit Powwow invites natives to dress and dance on their own terms.

“It’s the most joyful day of the year,” said one attendee. “Everyone is happy to be here, and colourful, and loved, and cared for.”

By all means, hit tourist spots like Stanley Park and Gastown. But also try these lesser-known things to see and do while in Vancouver.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty in Native America is a new book from Dr. Gregory Smithers, a history professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. We visit about the role of Two Spirits in Native populations. ~~~ We continue our tour of the new Trinity Hospital in Minot, stopping by the emergency room. We’ll also learn about the facility’s role as a teaching hospital. Craig Blumenshine visits with ER physician Dr. Jeffrey Sath...

Shaun Murphy, an 18-year-old New Mexican teen, got notorious after he battered Fred F.C Martinez Jr, a 16-year-old.