Montana Two Spirit Society
– Working to Build Healthy Native & Indigenous Two-Spirit Communities –
What We Stand For
Since 1996 we have worked toward bringing the two-spirit community together to focus on health wellness and spiritual wellbeing. Through honoring the traditions of acceptance and understanding that our history holds, we hope to strengthen our cultural connections and pave the way for two-spirit people to reclaim the place they have in their communities and cultures.
What We Do
Cultural Expression
We provide a safe and inclusive circle that honors the various histories and traditions of Native and Indigenous cultures. Each unique cultural heritage can offer a foundational strength that is powerfully relevant as we navigate modern health and societal issues.
Education & Awareness
We raise awareness about two-spirit and Native LGBT issues through presentations, marches, participating in regional two-spirit gatherings, and representing two-spirit people at demonstrations for 2SLGBTQ+ rights. We also work to build coalitions and partnerships with local groups such as All Nations Health Center or the Western Montana LGBTQ Community Center.
Gathering Together
We focus on bringing our community together in strength and learning. Coming together in community is important to maintaining health, wellness and resiliency. Throughout the year we do this in several ways such as with our annual Gathering as well as attending other two-spirit gatherings and powwows, hosting events with community partners and creating and maintaining safe spaces for two-spirit people to join.
Announcements
Two-Spirit Powwow
A space guided by Two-Spirit Youth
This space is meant for Indigenous LGBTQ+, Two-Spirit, and their family and friends to come and witness and experience a space that is guided by our youth.
We meet twice a month on Fridays from 5pm-7pm.
Please contact us for more information about location and dates.
“Two Spirited people were often the visionaries, the healers and the medicine people. They were respected as fundamental components of our ancient culture and societies.”
-Two Spirit People of the 1st Nations