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2010 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: July 17th - 19th, 2010
WHO: Native American Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Two Spirit people, their partners, family and friends.
WHERE: Wolf Creek, 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: July 2nd, 2010
For more information please contact:
FDH & Associates - fdh@mtgayhealth.org
THANKS TO OUR 2010 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
Potlatch Fund
Tulsa Two Spirit Society
Wichita Two Spirit Society
SAMPLE 2010 WEEKEND AGENDA
Weekend schedule:
2010 Montana Two-Spirit Gathering - DRAFT SCHEDULE
July 17 - 19, 2009
Saturday, July 17th
9:30 am
Arrival and Check-In
10:30 am
Welcome, Opening Ceremony, Introductions & Lighting of Sacred Fire
11:00 am
Talking / Healing Circle – Our Hopes & Healing for the Gathering
11:50 am
Two Spirit HIV Testing Project
12:00 pm
Lunch – Barbeque
1:30 pm
Gender Issues & Creating Welcoming & Safe Spaces for Gathering
3:00 pm
Two Spirit History
4:30 pm
Two Spirit Ceremony Protocols 101
6:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm
Viewing of “Living Two Spirit: Montana Gathering Reflections”
8:30 pm
Talent Show & An Evening of Fun
10:30 pm
Closing Ceremony
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