What Does Two Spirit Mean?
What Does Two Spirit Mean?

“Two-Spirit is a contemporary English term to reflect gender diversity that Indigenous nations have always had. As Indigenous people, we’ve always had gender diversity and sexual diversity in our Nations before colonization existed on Turtle Island (North America). With the imposition of colonization, Christianity, residential schools and ‘the Sixties Scoop,’ a lot of those teachings of gender diversity have been lost and a lot of people are searching for their identity as Two-Spirit people and the roles and responsibilities that come with that.” - James Makokis

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Bears and Other Useful SVPM Links
Bears and Other Useful SVPM Links

Sexual Violence Prevention Month wrapped up last week, but that doesn’t end our commitment to creating communities based on consent.

There’s so much incredible info being created about supporting survivors, preventing sexual violence, and practicing healthy consent. To end of Sexual Violence Prevention Month, we’ve created a post with all the videos and resources that didn’t fit in other posts.

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Emergency Cellphones Available
Emergency Cellphones Available

The global pandemic did not create gendered violence, but can create increased risks for survivors including isolation, lack of communications, and difficulty reaching out to friends and supports.

If you or someone you know is at risk of violence, connect with DWS to get a free cell phone with service.

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