1st Annual Two-Spirit Summit

The 1st Annual Two-Spirit Summit is a day of connection, learning, and celebration centering Two-Spirit, IndigeQueer, and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ relatives. This full-day gathering will bring together community members, artists, cultural bearers, and knowledge keepers for a rich blend of workshops, cultural offerings, and a collective reflection.

The day will open with a grounding Opening Ceremony led by our community drum and elders, followed by an optional movement workshop designed for all abilities to help us get energized and connected.

Participants will then engage in a two-track workshop system, choosing from sessions that explore art, harm reduction through a Two-Spirit curanderx lens, mental health strategies for "Surviving the Storm" in today's political climate, and Afro/Black-Indigeneity. You'll attend two workshops before lunch, then enjoy a Food Sovereignty Teach-In during lunch that adresses the healthy aspects of traditional food and decolonizing your diet. The afternoon will feature the 3 remaining workshops.

Throughout the day, attendees can visit our Red Market, showcasing community vendors and artisans, and participate in the Intergenerational Refection Room, a space for elders and youth to exchange video or handwritten notes across generations.

We'll close the summit with a powerful celebration: an All Disabled Drag Show, highlighting the artistry, resilience, and joy of our disabled relatives.

Whether you come to learn, share, or simply be in community, you'll leave inspired, nourished, and connected.

Host or Publisher Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS)