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2008 MONTANA TWO-SPIRIT GATHERING  

The Montana Two-Spirit Gathering is a weekend retreat for Native American Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people, their partners, family and friends. The gathering will provide a safe, healthy, drug and alcohol free environment. It's purpose is to encourage all people to heal the damage wrought by racism, sexism, ageism, colonialism, ableism, transphobia, and homophobia and the negative impacts these have on health.

As in past gatherings, as part of the closing ceremony there will be a giveaway. Please bring a small gift for the giveaway.

WHEN: September 12 - 14, 2008

WHO: Native American Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Two Spirit people, their partners, family and friends.

WHERE: Greenough, MT

REGISTRATION: Registration required!

To Register fill out the following form and fax it to FDH at 406-829-8076. REGISTRATION FORM PDF

Or CLICK HERE to fill out this form electronically. Be sure to read thoroughly the form and agree to the registration. Also, make sure you click on the submit button on the bottom of the screen or we will not receive your registration.

Call FDH & Associates @ 888.713.4683 if you have questions about registration or to confirm you are registered. You may also email your registration questions to fdh@mtgayhealth.org.
 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 22nd

For more information please contact:
FDH & Associates - fdh@mtgayhealth.org

THANKS TO OUR 2007 SPONSORS!

Western Montana Gay & Lesbian Community Center
The Calamus Foundation
Mark Vontilius & Richard Lime
The Pride Foundation
Montana Pride Network
Tamaracks Resort
FDH & Associates
Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services
The Northwest Two Spirit Society
The Denver Two Spirit Society

SAMPLE WEEKEND AGENDA

Weekend schedule:
2007 Montana Two-Spirit Gathering
September 7-9, 2007

Friday, September 7th

1:00 pm
Arrival and Check-In

2:00 pm
Welcome, Opening Ceremony, Introductions & Lighting of Sacred Fire

3:00 pm
Two Spirit Elders & Youth Panel

6:00 pm
Catered Meal & Blessing

7:30 pm
Talent Show & An Evening of Fun

8:30 pm
No-Talent & Drag Show

10:00 pm
Closing Ceremony

*Note, this schedule is subject to change*


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2008 Native American Two-Spirit Calendar

The Montana Two-Spirit Gathering is working to raise funds to help make this gathering a success and to allow the maximum number of persons to attend. You can help by puchasing the 2008 Native American Two-Spirit Calendar. Click here, to open the order form. Thank you for your support!

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Saturday, September 8th

8:30 am
Breakfast & Blessing

9:30 am
Opening Ceremony

Welcome, Overview & Introductions

10:00 am
Two Spirit History  - John Hawk Cocke

11:00 am
Decolonization in the Two Spirit Community –  Raven Heavy Runner

12:00 pm
Lunch Hosted By Wedding Party

1:30 pm
Small Group Work  - Session #1
Two Spirit Women’s Sexual Health – Mija Howlett
San Francisco Native American Report – Holy Old Man Bull
Sexual Health for Two Spirit Men – David, Steven & John
Overcoming Trauma & Grief (Part I) – Matt DeRouche’s Mom

2:30 pm
BREAK (Time for Reflection, Relaxation or Rapid HIV Testing)

3:00 pm
Small Group Work - Session #2
Living Positively – Antonio Rodriguez, Wichita Two Spirit Society
Native Two Spirit Media Resources
Overcoming Trauma & Grief (Part II) – Matt DeRouche’s Mom
Impact of Alcohol & Drugs on Two Spirit Communities

4:00 pm
Richard Lime Wedding Ceremony

5:30 pm
Catered Meal Hosted By Wedding Party

6:30 pm
Group Picture

7:00 pm
Pow-Wow & Evening of Culture & Dance

10:30 pm
Closing Ceremony 

Sunday, September 9th

8:30 am
Breakfast Blessing

10:00 am
Opening Ceremony

10:15 am
MT Two Spirit Society Meeting & Planning

11:15 am
Community Give-Away & Closing Ceremony and B
lessing

12:00 pm
Evaluations and Lunch

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