Indian Country is regularly portrayed by Hollywood as having romantic, ecological, and stoic characterizations of life. In reality, Tribal people have suffered generations of abuse and exploitation and continue to endure many of the highest rates of victimization and...
Hawaiian children and their teacher tell a powerful story of ancient traditions that they’re keeping alive and the valued place for those that embrace their masculine and feminine traits. Resource Link: A Place in the Middle Author: PBS HAWAII Date:...
This film tells the story of Fred Martinez, a TwoSpirit person who was victim of a brutal hate crime and murdered at the age of 16. Weaving stories of tradition, history, and hope from Native American cultures, Two Spirits and companion films can be previewed on PBS...
NICWA developed this 2013 newsletter as part of their Honoring Innovations Report series designed to offer best practice ideas for system of care communities. Resource Link: Standards of Care For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and...
What it means to be Two-Spirit, various definitions, tips on how to be a good ally, and potential challenges and barriers that may be experienced by those who identify as Two-Spirit or Native LGBTQ are included within this educational guide. (Please seek printing...
This tip sheet from the NRC4Tribes and Tribal Star offers support for Native children and youth who may be Two-Spirit and/or LGBTQ to help them feel connected to resources and communities. Resource Link: Sharing Our Lived Experiences: Eight Tips for Understanding the...
Lenny Hayes and Sandy White Hawk developed this presentation for a workshop at the 2017 NICWA conference. Resource Link: Understanding and Reclaiming our Two-Spirit Relatives Author: Sandy White Hawk, Lenny Hayes, MA, LADC Date:...
A compilation of resources designed to raise awareness and encourage tribal child welfare professionals to think through how they can better support Two-Spirit and/or Native LGBTQ children and youth. Resource Link: Working with Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQ Youth...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are known to have lifelong detrimental impacts on a person’s well-being. While many ACEs materials exist, few focus specifically on American Indian and Alaska Native children. We’ve compiled those here along with other websites and...
