2009 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.

WHEN: July 17 - 20, 2009

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: June 26, 2009

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

THANKS TO OUR 2008 SPONSORS!

Western Montana Gay & Lesbian Community Center
Espoir Foundation
Bridget Stroud
The Pride Foundation
Montana Pride Network
FDH & Associates
Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services
The Northwest Two Spirit Society
The Denver Two Spirit Society

SAMPLE WEEKEND AGENDA

Weekend schedule:
2008 Montana Two-Spirit Gathering
September 12-14, 2008

Friday, September 12th

3:00 pm
Health & Wellness Talking Circle

5:00 pm
Pipe Ceremony

6:00 pm
Dinner & Blessing

7:30 pm
Talent Show & An Evening of Fun

8:30 pm
No-Talent & Drag Show

10:30 pm
Closing Ceremony

Saturday, September 13th

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
Keeping Tobacco Healthy in Indian Country – Charlene Hanson

1:30 pm
Small Group Work  - Session #1
Two Spirit Women’s Sexual Health – Mija Howlett
Sexual Health for Two Spirit Men – David, Steven & John
Overcoming Trauma & Grief (Part I) – Mary Louise DeRouche

2:30 pm
Small Group Work - Session #2
Overcoming Trauma & Grief (Part II) – Mary Louise DeRouche
Native Plants & Herbs for Healing - Charlene Hanson

4:00 pm
BREAK (Time for Reflection, Relaxation or Rapid HIV Testing)

5:30 pm
Tradional Meal 

7:00 pm
Group Picture

Sunday, September 14th

8:30 am
Breakfast Blessing

9:30 am
Opening Ceremony

11:00 am
Community Give-Away & Closing Ceremony and Blessing

12:00 pm
Evaluations and Lunch