What is Where the Rivers Meet?

Where the Rivers Meet YYC is a new program dedicated to serving the Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer community. What began as a Needs Assessment to identify the gaps in programming for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer youth has transformed into a free program aimed at creating community through various program offerings.

These include increasing visibility of Two-Spirit identities in Treaty 7, expanding knowledge of Two-Spirit identities through education, and finally increasing opportunities for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer individuals to connect with each other through in-person and virtual events. Upcoming events will be shared on Centre for Sexuality’s social media pages and the website.

If your organization is interested in training or education opportunities related to Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer inclusion, please contact us for more information.

For more information about this program, please contact Marshall Vielle.

Join us for Indigiqueeries!

Indigiqueeries is a cafe series for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people to come together and share space and connection. We strive to build community and inspire creativity with every discussion. Join us to connect, share and discuss hot topics related to Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer identities and beyond.

Sessions take place on the third Monday of each month at Centre for Sexuality. Sign up on Eventbrite!

Two-Spirit Resources

  • Edmonton Two-Spirit Society provides social, health and cultural programs and services for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer communities. Contact hello@edmonton2s.com.
  • Diamond Willow Youth Lodge (Miskanawah) is a bi-weekly youth circle for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueers to connect, build community and be themselves. Contact neconnector@miskanawah.ca.
  • Trans Equality Society of Alberta has Two-Spirit resources. Contact info@tesaonline.org.
  • Where the Rivers Meet (fYrefly Institute) is an educational initiative through the fYrefly in Schools program focusing on bringing culturally relevant teachings based on Indigenous ways of knowing. Contact wtrm@ualberta.ca.

  • Canadian Research Based Centre promotes the health of people of diverse sexualities and genders through research and intervention development. Working collaboratively and meaningfully with Indigenous partners, leaders and Elders, CBRC is supporting the development of Two-Spirit-led programs and initiatives that enhance the health and wellbeing of Canada’s Two-Spirit and Indigenous queer and trans communities. Contact jessy.dame@cbrc.net.
  • Montana Two-Spirit Society works to build healthy native and Indigenous Two-Spirit communities. Contact mttwospiritsociety@gmail.com.
  • Native Youth Sexual Health Network is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada. Contact info@nativeyouthsexualhealth.com.
  • OUT Saskskatoon has resources about Two-Spirit identities, history and impacts of colonization through their Indigenous and Cultural Projects Coordinator, Dawn Bear-Demkiw. Contact twospirit@outsaskatoon.ca.
  • Two-Spirit Journal provides original content of news and current events to educate, build connectivity and put a face and voice to the diverse and vibrant Two-Spirit community in the United States and Canada.
  • Two-Spirit Manitoba is focused on helping Indigenous LGBTQ and Two-Spirit people improve their lives. Contact kai@twospiritmanitoba.ca.