IndigiQueer Gathering
This Two Spirit and IndigeQueer Gathering will be a special event exploring the rich and complex intersections of Queer and Native histories and identities. The event will begin with a keynote by Clyde Hall, a distinguished activist, advocate, and founding figure of the contemporary Two Spirit movement. Hall will share insights from his decades of advocacy, including his involvement with Gay American Indians and his lifelong work uplifting Indigenous LGBTQIA2S+ voices.
Following the keynote, a panel of local Queer and Two Spirit Native leaders and thinkers will engage in a thoughtful discussion on how to approach and understand Queer Indigenous history, moderated by the one and only Dr. Roni Jo Draper (Yurok). Topics will include the evolution of language and terminology, personal journeys, cultural continuities, and community advocacy.
This gathering honors the depth, resilience, and vibrancy of past, present, and future “IndigiQueer” and Two Spirit experiences.