Four Corners LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit Convening

Four Corners LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit Convening

Hosted by: HEAL Plus NM, GLSEN NM, & High Desert Playback

Sponsored by: Sashas Rainbow of Hope, Alphabet Mafia, Recovery Queers, Ignacio Out and Equal Alliance, Rainbow Youth Center.

Free event for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, allies, families, educators, and community members of all ages to learn about queer and trans lives and show support for young people.

Event Overview:

Join us on Saturday, April 5th, for an afternoon of fun and connection as we honor and convene with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, intersex, asexual, gender non-conforming, and pansexual (LGBTQ+) young people and community members in the Four Corners area (Farmington, Durango, Navajo Nation, Southern Ute Reservation, Ute Mountain, Ute Reservation, Window Rock).

We will have free refreshments, activities for folks of all ages, community resources, and more! Plus, don’t miss the world premiere of the Queer Futures Now play.

Queer Futures Now, is an original play based on the real-life stories of LGBTQ+ youth in New Mexico and combines elements of sci-fi, thriller, adventure, and dance party. Learn more about the Queer Futures Now play and SQUINCH4Families project here.

Four Corners LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit Convening

Who: LGBTQIA2S+ youth, allies, families, educators, and community members of all ages!

Where: Farmington NM (register for event location)

When: Saturday, April 5th 2025 from 2pm to 6pm

Questions? Comments? Please email [email protected] or [email protected]

Info: Space for youth, educators and adult allies to talk about supports needed in school environments.

Info: This play was developed after a listening tour of queer and trans young people around New Mexico. It is a blend of sci-fi, thriller, adventure, and dance party, Queer Futures Now follows four queer youth on their journey to safety and shows the path to LGBTQIA+ paradise is closer than we think. Find more info about the QFN play at - HEALPlusNM.org/squinch4families

Info: Post-play reflections Opt-in discussion groups:
1. Parents, family members, and community members discuss how to support queer and trans youth.
2. Youth-only conversation and reflection from the play, facilitated by Rainbow Youth Center.

Info: After-party community connection. Grab some snacks and drinks, meet new friends, and explore tables with local community organizations and resources.

Host or Publisher HEAL+ NM