X̱wi7x̱wa Library Guide
What is "grey literature"?
"Grey literature" refers to non-academic material created by organizations or people. It can include government publications, blogs, reports, white papers, working papers, pamphlets, info graphics, conference proceedings, newsletters, among other types.
Resources
- Arielle Twist (Nehiyaw, Two-Spirit, Trans Woman)For Twist's online publications.
- Compilation of some traditional words for identity and sexuality conceptsCreated by the Red Circle Project, Los Angeles, CA, (HIV/AIDS awareness organization), this page features a compilation of some traditional Indigenous words for concepts of sexuality and identity.
- The Findings of C2C: Two Spirit and Queer/Trans People of Colour Calls to Action 2019Findings from the C2C: Two-Spirit & Queer/Trans People of Colour: A Call to Conversation with LGBT & Allies conference in partnership with Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc. and Queer & Trans People of Colour (QTPOC) Winnipeg. Hosted at the University of Winnipeg, October 20-22, 2017.
- Healthy LGBTTQ* relationshipsA brief info-graphic providing information about how to recognize abusive versus health relationships. A Government of Manitoba publication.
- Hearing Two-Spirits: Two-Spirit voices are integral to cultivating community resistance and decolonizationWritten by Cortney Dakin, a Two-Spirited Didikai Métis spoken word artist and community organizer. Published in Briarpatch Magazine Sept. 2012.
- Indigenous Masculinities interview with Albert McLeodAn interview with Albert McLeod, one of the directors of the Two-Spirited People of Manitoba. In this transcript, McLeod is part way through telling a story about gender fluidity.
- An Introduction to the Health of Two-Spirit People: Historical, contemporary and emergent issues (2016)Addresses concepts like the impact of colonialism on identity and issues related to youth. Created by Sarah Hunt and the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health, Price George BC.
- Lindsay Nixon (Cree-Métis-Saulteaux)Cree-Métis-Saulteaux curator, editor, writer, SSHRC doctoral scholarship recipient and McGill Art History PhD student. See for Nixon's writing and chapbook.
- North American Aboriginal Two Spirit Information PagesFeatures articles and information on Two-Spirit, LGBTQ* and Indigenous issues, with a focus on suicide and mental health. Hosted by the University of Calgary.
- Queering Indigeneity: Indigenous Queer Intersections in the ArcticAbstracts from the 2018 UArctic Congress held in Oulu, Finland.
- Safe and Caring Schools for Two Spirit Youth: A Guide for Teachers and Students (2011)Created by The Society for Safe and Caring Schools & Communities, Edmonton AB.
- Samantha Nock (Cree/Métis)For publications with Red Rising Magazine, Shameless Magazine, SAD Mag, GUTs Magazine, and more.
- Trans Care BC "Two-Spirit" basicsProvides a basic overview of the meaning of Two-spirit and an extensive list of additional resources.
- Two-Spirit! Let's Hear It! - An Introduction to Two-Spirit Health: Webinar slides (2017)A webinar created by UBC's Dr. Sarah Hunt and the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health.
- Two-Spirit! Let's Hear It! An Introduction to Two-Spirit Health: Resource guide (2017)A post-webinar resource guide from the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health.
- Two-Spirit Resource Directory [2013]Created by the National Confederacy of Two-Spirit Organizations and NorthEast Two-Spirit Society.
- Two Spirit JournalA digital platform for two-spirit news and media.
- We Are Part of a Tradition: A Guide on Two-Spirited People for First Nations Communities (1998)Covers topics like basic terminology, a brief summary of legal rights, homophobia and youth. Created by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations.
- Increasing Awareness of GLBTTsQQA Suicide IssuesThis website provides an extensive bibliography regarding LGBTQIA+ suicide issues. In particular, see the section titled "Aboriginal and Especially Aboriginal GLBTQQ (Two Spirit) Suicidality & Suicide Issues (Canada)".
MMIWG - Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Experiences
“Families, survivors and Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (2SLGBTQQIA) people have waited a long time for action on the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It is important to note that extensive work is well underway and continues to address the Calls for Justice, including the report's reference to the impacts of 'acts of genocide against Indigenous women and girls and 2LGBTQQIA people.” -- Co-Chairs, National Action Plan Core Working Group
While the final report on MMIWG did not include Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer experiences, work is being done to rectify this omission, including the creation of the following resources.
- Changing the Story to Upholding Dignity and Justice: Yukon’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People StrategyThe Yukon Advisory Committee (YAC) created this action plan as a direct response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report.
- Keeping Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA people safe – Government of Canada ResourcesThis portal contains links to a number of agencies and resources created to uphold justice for Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA people.