ALIGN Presents Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, & Futures

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. ALIGN is hosting Rae Madge (they/she), program coordinator for Where The Rivers Meet at the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity, on June 13 for the ‘Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, & Futures’ webinar.

VIRTUAL JUNE 13, 2024 1:30 – 3:30 PM  $25.00

In this workshop, we will explore the history of gender and sexual diversity on Turtle Island (now known as North America) pre-colonization, recognize the effects of colonization on Indigenous gender diversity historically and currently, and develop an appreciation for current Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer figures and movements. We will also identify strategies for accepting, supporting, and celebrating Indigiqueer LGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit) folks.

Bio: Rae Madge (they/she) is a Dehcho Dene, Cree-Métis, & mixed-settler Two-Spirit and Non-Binary femme living in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). They work at the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity as the program coordinator for Where The Rivers Meet, an educational initiative that shares teachings on Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer histories and decolonial allyship practices. Fyrefly Institute (ualberta.ca) Rae is deeply passionate about helping folks cultivate expansive views of gender and sexuality, free from colonial, patriarchal, and otherwise restrictive perspectives.