2spirit and queer-trans indigenous people, histories and experiences with teddy syrette

event date: 
tuesday, november 12, 2024 - 5:00pm est
event location: 
uc1017
event contact name: 
yolanda twance
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8054
event contact e-mail: 

2spirit and queer-trans indigenous people, histories and experiences with teddy syrette

tuesday, november 12, 2024

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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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

teddy syrette paintingo-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