2spirit and queer-trans indigenous people, histories and experiences with teddy syrette
2spirit and queer-trans indigenous people, histories and experiences with teddy syrette
tuesday, november 12, 2024
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 - uc1017
this presentation will engage with participants to explore what they know and what they think they know about 2spirit and queer-trans indigenous experiences and histories.
participants will also review some of the lgbtq+ pride history of canada. participants are encouraged to come with an open heart, mind and spirit.
topic warning: colonization, racism, homophobia/transphobia, gender based violence, residential schools
o-zha-wa a-nung kwe/yellow star woman (teddy syrette) is from rankin reserve of batchewana first nation of the anishnabek, and currently lives in sault ste. marie, on. they have a diploma in social service work - indigenous specialization from sault college.
ozhawa is a public speaker, event organiser, community developer, artist and drag queen. in 2021, they were honoured with the title of 2spirit international warrior. in 2023, teddy’s business 2spirit anishnabe storytelling & advocacy was awarded the indigenous professional of the year award by the sault ste marie chamber of commerce .
teddy is a founding member of the 2spirit organising committee of bawating and an indigenous led drag troupe bawating babes under the stage name, bette u. wanna of batchewana.
everyone welcome
light refreshments