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Indigenous and Rural Outreach

The Indigenous and Rural Outreach Program seeks to connect local Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people with programming, support, and cultural connection. 


We offer a variety of opportunities within the entire region of Wood Buffalo, and are always looking for more opportunities to visit our rural communities in the municipality. Want us to visit your community or have an idea for programming? Reach out to our Indigenous and Rural Outreach Coordinator, Rowan (he/they) !

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Upcoming Events

August 10

Cultivating Kinship with Cheyanne Mihko Kihêw

2pm

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4pm

Doug Barnes Cabin

Event Details

August 10

Cultivating Kinship with Cheyanne Mihko Kihêw

 

Cheyenne Mihko Kihêw (they/them) is a proud nehiyaw/settler mixed person born and raised in amiskwacîwâskahikan. Their maternal lineage is ...

Event Details

2pm

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4pm

Doug Barnes Cabin

August 12, 13

Fort Chipewyan Youth Culture Camp

All day

Fort Chipewyan

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August 12, 13

Fort Chipewyan Youth Culture Camp

Our Indigenous and Rural Outreach Coordinator, Rowan, will be participating in the Fort Chipewyan Youth Culture Camp! 

All day

Fort Chipewyan

August 20

Janvier Adult Health Fair

All day

Janvier/ Conklin Multiplex

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August 20

Janvier Adult Health Fair

Wood Buffalo Pride is proud to participate in the Janvier Adult Health Fair at the Janvier Multiplex! We will be coming with our harm reduct...

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All day

Janvier/ Conklin Multiplex

September 20

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

12pm

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4 pm

Redpoll Centre

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September 20

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

In collaboration With Nistawoyou Friendship Centre we will be doing a Ribbon Skirt Workshop! Open to all ages, genders, and experience level...

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12pm

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4 pm

Redpoll Centre

September 21

Ribbon Shirt Workshop

12

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4pm

Redpoll Centre

Event Details

September 21

Ribbon Shirt Workshop

In Collaboration with Nistawoyou Friendship Centre, we will be doing a Ribbon Shirt Workshop! 


Open to all Ages, Genders, And experience leve...

Event Details

12

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4pm

Redpoll Centre

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Printable Resources

Two Spirit Progress Flag (png)

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2S Information Cards (pdf)

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Smudge Prayer by Dawn Lehstoseranonnha (pdf)

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TWO SPIRIT PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG

Increasing Two Spirit Representation

Since the creation of the eight-striped flag by Philadelphia Pride in 2017 and the Progress Pride Flag by Daniel Quasar we have seen multiple variations of the pride flag pop-up adding representation to various identities that have been the most marginalized within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Amongst all of these new flags, we wondered why hadn't one been created for Two Spirit peoples. As a Metis, Two Spirit person, Board Chair Mitchel Bowers took it upon themselves to create the flag they felt was lacking. 


"Two Spirit people were the first queer people to live on this land, and they have done so while fighting against colonial oppression such as homophobia and transphobia. They deserve to be represented overtly to ensure that their stories and traditions live on and are handed down from generation to generation." - Mitchel Bowers


Amplifying Indigenous voices is a priority for Wood Buffalo Pride in all aspects of our operations and flying this flag is one way we are putting that intention into action. We are so pleased that starting in 2022 the Two Spirit Progress Pride Flag will be the official flag raised at our opening ceremonies at Keyano College, as well as the flag flown at Jubilee Plaza by the RMWB. 


We hope others will adopt this flag and have made the file readily available below if you would like to get your own flag made.

Learn About Two Spirit

 Two Spirit is an identity term used by some Indigenous people across Turtle Island to describe their gender, sexuality and spiritual identity.  Two Spirit people are members of Indigenous communities who transcend normative gender roles and/or occupy a third gender role. Many Indigenous languages do not use gendered pronouns or any gendered language at all.


Prior to colonization, Two Spirit people held significant and revered cultural roles within their community. Historically, Two Spirit people were also great sources of knowledge; they were keepers of traditions and tellers of creation stories.  


In many teachings, Two Spirit people are considered incredibly valued community members for their ability to "walk between worlds" in many different ways. Through having masculine and feminine spirits, Two Spirit people have additional perspectives that others do not, and therefore can see many sides of a situation. This ability has led many cultures to consider Two Spirit people as the decision makers, communicators, and facilitators of challenging dialogue. 


When it comes to walking between worlds, it means more than just gendered worlds. Many Two Spirit people are considered to have unique spiritual gifts, allowing them to have closer connections to the spirit world. Two Spirit people have been ceremony leaders, medicine people, care takers, and chiefs. 


“Two Spirit” is a direct translation from the Anishinaabemowin term niizh manidoowag. It was first introduced by Elder Myra Laramee and adopted as an umbrella term in 1990 at the third annual Native American/First Nations Gay and Lesbian Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Myra Laramee shared with the conference that she had a dream in which she was gifted the term Two Spirit from her ancestors. In many Indigenous Cultures across Turtle Island, dreaming is a way of entering the spirit world, and what happens in our dreams is truly an experience in the dream world. Therefore, the term is sacred as it is a gift from the spirit world. This is a prime example of "walking between worlds" in action. 



Not all Indigiqueer people consider themselves Two Spirit and that is okay! You deserve to use the language that feels right to you. Just know your diversity is a gift to view the world through a different lens. 

Flag representing 2 Spirits People of the 1st Nations by Art Zoccole

 Flag representing 2 Spirits People of the 1st Nations by Art Zoccole 

past events and materials

    Two Spirit Identity & History - Learning & Resources

    2 CREES IN A POD PODCAST

    2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE 1ST NATIONS

    2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE 1ST NATIONS

    Learn More

    2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE 1ST NATIONS

    2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE 1ST NATIONS

    2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE 1ST NATIONS

    WEBSITE

    EDMONTON 2 SPIRIT SOCIETY

    2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE 1ST NATIONS

    TWO SPIRIT: THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

    WEBSITE

    TWO SPIRIT: THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

    TRANS EQUALITY SOCIETY OF ALBERTA: ABOUT TWO SPIRIT

    TWO SPIRIT: THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

    WEBSITE

    TRANS EQUALITY SOCIETY OF ALBERTA: ABOUT TWO SPIRIT

    TRANS EQUALITY SOCIETY OF ALBERTA: ABOUT TWO SPIRIT

    TRANS EQUALITY SOCIETY OF ALBERTA: ABOUT TWO SPIRIT

    WEBSITE

    WHAT DOES "TWO-SPIRIT" MEAN?

    TRANS EQUALITY SOCIETY OF ALBERTA: ABOUT TWO SPIRIT

    TRANS EQUALITY SOCIETY OF ALBERTA: ABOUT TWO SPIRIT

    YOUTUBE

    WHERE THE RIVERS MEET

    WHERE THE RIVERS MEET

    WHERE THE RIVERS MEET

    WEBSITE

    2 SPIRITS IN MOTION

    WHERE THE RIVERS MEET

    WHERE THE RIVERS MEET

    WEBSITE

    This project has been funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

    This project has been funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

    This project has been funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

    This project has been funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

    This project has been funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

    This project has been funded in part by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

    This project has been funded in part by the Government of Alberta.

    This project has been funded in part by the Government of Alberta.

    This project has been funded in part by the Government of Alberta.

    This project has been funded in part by the Government of Alberta.

    This project has been funded in part by the Government of Alberta.

    This project has been funded in part by the Government of Alberta.

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