Promoting Inclusivity In
Adolescent Health & Wellbeing
Celebrating Our Magic: Culturally Appropriate Toolkit
The Celebrating our Magic Toolkit offers resources for Two Spirit and Native trans youth, their relatives, and their healthcare providers.
In Case You Missed It! February’s Community of Practice: Get tips and resources for 2SLGBT Students
We have tips for inclusion , no matter what your level of readiness is: Level 1 - Just Getting Started, Level 2 - We're Getting There, or Level 3 - Let's Celebrate.
2SLGBTQ+ Lived Experiences  
'There's Heart Here' Documentary
Roller derby champion. Activist. Cyclist. Follow three indigenous members of the Two Spirit and LGBTQ community as they journey toward self-acceptance, supportive healthcare, and communities that celebrate them. Click to watch the 16-minute video. 
Erasure and Resilience
The Experience of LGBTQ Students of Color
Racial justice advocates released four research reports showing compounding effects of racism and homophobia for LGBTQ students of color, including one report specific to Two Spirit and LGBTQ Native youth. The partnership study finds, two in five LGBTQ students of color are harassed on the basis of both race and LGBTQ identities in schools. Click to view the Native report.
2SLGBTQ+ Ally Resources
Website: Celebrate Us
During pride month, check out this webpage to find the resources you need to support Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ members of your community.
2SLGBTQ+ Text Messaging Services for Youth and Allies
Text LGBTQ2S to 97779 to get info about the latest Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ events, artists, and activists.

Text ALLY to 97779 to become part of a community of dedicated allies, sharing resources and tips for creating inclusive spaces for Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ people.
Talking is Power:
 Text Messaging Service for Parents and Caring Adults 
Text EMPOWER to 97779 to learn some tips and tricks of communicating with their youth on sensitive topics.
Sexual Health Educational Text Messaging Service for Youth and Young Adults
Text SEX to 97779 to promote sexual health in a culturally and age-appropriate lens by We R Native .

Community of Practice Learning Collaborative Group
Last Two Community of Practice Sessions of 2019-2020
Two sessions left and topics that you will not want to miss! Text HEALTHY to 97779 for a reminder with connection info! We hope you join us!
  • 6/10/20: Escape the Vape: Tobacco & Vaping
  • 7/8/20: Virtual Platforms to Reach Youth  

HNY YouTube Channel Highlights
Techy Tuesday Tutorials
Recent times have created challenges for educators and caring adults to connect with their students while practicing shelter-in-place and social distancing.  Learn how to utilize virtual platforms to reach youth for summer and fall planning. 

Tune in to learn how to . . .

  • Upload a Zoom Profile Picture
  • Upload Zoom Virtual Background
  • User Creator Studio
  • Create an Instagram Video
  • Create Instagram & Facebook Stories
  • Use Social Media Analytics
  • Create a flyer or infographic in Canva
  • Use TikTok

Click here to access our YouTube Library!
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Coming Next Month
July's Theme: Cultural Pride
Identity is central for youth and young adults. Learn about how culture is prevention. 
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