In observance of PRIDE Month, we've included diverse and inclusive resources that will help you deliver Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ health programming to youth in your community, virtually and in-person.
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HNY Resources for Two Spirit & LGBTQ+ Youth |
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Celebrating Our Magic Guide |
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A culturally-specific resource for AI/AN communities and a toolkit that provides resources for transgender and Two-Spirit youth, their relatives, and their healthcare providers.
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Indigenizing Love:
A Toolkit for Native Youth to Build Inclusion
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In response to requests from Native youth, a collective of partners created this toolkit to support Native youth and those who engage them to better understand and support Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities. Download the Toolkit: Indigenizing Love
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Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ Health Website |
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The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board has a Two Spirit and LGBTQ Health page that contains resources for youth, clinic providers, and allies. Bookmark this 2SLGBTQ treasure trove of a website on your web browser! Click HERE
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Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ Community Readiness Survey |
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A community assessment planning tool to strategically integrate the voice, expertise, and resources from all community members to improve the health and well-being of our 2SLGBTQ youth. Download the template: Two Spirit and LGBTQ Community Readiness Survey
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2SLGBTQ+ Print Materials:
Pronouns, Sexual & Gender Identity
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The #1 topic of importance to native youth and young adults today is identity – cultural, sexual and gender - so why should pronouns matter to you? Because they matter to them. The use of correct name and pronouns is associated with decreased depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior in trans youth. Why Do We Ask? Pronouns 101 and Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
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Resource Videos on Identity, Terminology and Ways to Support Identities |
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Learn from Shaquita L Bell, MD (Cherokee), interim medical director for Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and the medical director of the Center for Health Equity and Diversity at Seattle Children’s. |
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Partner Spotlight: Paths (Re)membered
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The Paths (Re)Membered Project centers the Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ community–its strengths, resiliencies, and histories—in our movement toward health equity. Through community engagement, research, and advocacy, we work toward a liberated 2SLGBTQ+ future, which includes the memories of Two Spirit ancestors, the wisdom of our elders, and the creativity of our young people.
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2SLGBTQ+ people seeking stories and wisdom that reflect collective experiences. Listen each month to hear directly from the 2SLGBTQ+ native community about ceremony, song, solidarity, and how listeners can build on the diverse teachings of our pasts to create a queer Indigenous future. Listen here: Two Spirit Talks Podcast
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Follow three indigenous members of the Two Spirit and LGBTQ community as they journey toward self-acceptance, supportive healthcare, and communities that celebrate them. Watch here: There’s Heart Here
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2SLGBTQ+ Blog Article Posts |
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2SLGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Posters and Print Materials |
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Two Spirit LGBTQ+ suicide prevention materials are available for your local setting.
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June 9: 2SLGBTQ: Level up the Inclusion
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We love our Two-Spirit & LGBTQ+ relatives! We want to support our Native youth by better understanding the best ways to strengthen and create systemic change that both includes and uplifts our youth.
Coming Up, July 14:
Text Messaging Campaigns!
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Text Messaging Campaign Tools |
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To be effective, health and wellness interventions must reflect the cultural values, social contexts, and health epistemologies of Native teens and young adults. Culturally tailored interventions are critically needed to increase the degree to which health messages are perceived as personally relevant by AI/ANs, to inspire and support behavior change. Here are a few text messaging campaigns as tools – Sign Up!
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Young Men’s Health Week – Week of June 13th
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Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. This is a time to encourage men, boys, and their families to focus on health & wellness. For our Native teens and young men, check out: WRN “My Body” Section.
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Well for Culture Co-Founder Thosh Collins sat down with his friend and colleague Dr Joshua Allison-Burbank to discuss the resurgence of Indigenous fatherhood, life ways, and practices. They talk about the evolving roles of Indigenous fathers in their families and communities and how to do so while also remaining rooted in ancestral teachings. The full podcast episode can be heard online here.
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News, Events & Opportunities |
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Breaking News: NPAIHB Resolution Passes ATNI - 2sLGBTQ Strategic Vision and Action Plan
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The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians passed resolutions to support Trans Gender-Affirming Care in IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian Health Facilities with a 2021 Strategic Vision and Action Plan. The resolution will be forwarded to the National Congress of Americans for consideration.
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Event: Virtual THRIVE 2021
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THRIVE Virtual Conference is June 21-25! We have some amazing workshops and guest speakers lined up. Please encourage youth to register ASAP by clicking here: - Window is closing fast!
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Event: National HIV Testing Day – June 27th
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National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual observance to encourage people of all ages to get tested for HIV and to know their status. Support for expanded HIV testing has commenced in Indian Country and Alaska. Many tribal healthcare facilities are promoting and raising awareness of HIV testing.
To learn more as well as culturally appropriate print materials for HIV testing, click HIV – NPAIHB and for Alaska, click iKnowmine for free STI self-test kit!
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Opportunity: I Strengthen My Nation Contest
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Encourage your youth to enter to win! Click HERE for the contest link.
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Alaska Native News and Resources |
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Current Alaska HIV Data Now Available |
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The State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) recently published an Alaska HIV surveillance report with reported infection data spanning from 1982-2020. The ‘HIV Surveillance Report – Alaska, 1982-2020’ document indicates 2,026 cumulative cases from 1982-2020 and 30 newly diagnosed HIV cases from 2020. Review the report for comprehensive data to inform your HIV support and prevention outreach efforts.
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ANTHC offers many preventative health services and programs to elevate the health status of Alaska Native families and communities. Learn more about the wellness resources at https://anthc.org/what-we-do/wellness/.
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Harm Reduction
Health Advocacy for People Who Use Substances
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Together, Alaskans can address substance misuse with compassion and care. Through iknowmine, ANTHC is helping people learn about the harm reduction approach with a new video public service announcement.
Support your programming efforts with free resources and materials, shipped directly to Alaskans and Tribal and nonprofit organizations in Alaska at iknowmine.org/shop.
Watch a recent interview with Dana Diehl, ANTHC Wellness and Prevention Director as part of a news segment titled “Drug overdoses are spiking in Alaska; public health officials are trying to understand why” by AlaskaNewsSource.com
Direct link to news interview here.
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Upcoming Trainings and Events |
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Didactic Presentation: Chlamydia/Gonorrhea - Epi, Screening, Treatment and Expedited Partner Therapy. Click here for details.
Didactic Presentation: Treating Polysubstance Use. Click here for details.
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Themes are Cultural Pride, Summer Safety, Back-To-School Prep – stay tuned!
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