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DESCRIPTION:Prior to European contact\, third and fourth gender people\, kn
 own today as Two-spirit people\, were pillars of strength in many Indigeno
 us communities. Two-spirit people identify themselves in both female and m
 ale gender roles. An integral part of Indigenous society\, they were cerem
 onial leaders\, healers and shamans. Through colonization\, Indigenous peo
 ples’ identities and cultures were stripped away. Two-spirit peoples’ role
 s in the community diminished through condemnation and extermination.    T
 oday there is a resurgence and revitalization of Two-spirit identity and a
  return to the traditional ways of teaching. However\, there continues to 
 be modern day struggles in gaining acceptance within society and Indigenou
 s communities. The panel will explore these every day challenges and highl
 ight the achievements of regaining a lost identity. Through learning from 
 individuals’ experiences\, we will gain insight about returning to one’s i
 dentity and the cultural history in a rich part of Indigenous people’s soc
 iety.     Panel will include: - Ben Geboe\, Chairman of the Board of Direc
 tors of the American Indian Community House\, Inc.  - Akwiratékha Martin\,
  Mohawk Language Instructor at the Kanien'kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa
  Language & Cultural Centre  - Gina Metallic\, Two-Spirited Montreal Commu
 nity Member    All are welcome to learn and participate in the discussion.
  It will be a safe space for the LGBTQ community.   Event organized by McG
 ill University’s School of Social Work\, Native Friendship Centre of Montr
 eal\, Northeast Two-Spirit Society\, the Institute for Gender\, Sexuality\
 , and Feminist Studies at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï and the Social Equity and Dive
 rsity Education Office at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï. 
DTSTART:20131114T230000Z
DTEND:20131115T010000Z
LOCATION:CA\, Native Friendship Centre of Montreal\, CA\, 2001 St-Laurent S
 treet
SUMMARY:Two-Spirits Today: Indigenous Voices from the LGBTQ Community
URL:/channels/event/two-spirits-today-indigenous-voice
 s-lgbtq-community-231304
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