According to We R Native’s 2020 Youth Health Tech Survey, youth indicated the most important topic for them to learn about was identity. Nearly 40% of youth participants identified as Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, or Queer+ (2S-LGBTQ+) themselves.
As caring adults, planning for inclusive, holistic programming that affirms gender identity and sexual orientation are strength-based, cultural protective factors. Here are a few culturally-relevant health resources to support our diverse youth and relatives.
Websites
Curricula and Lesson Plans
Community Resources and Handouts
Books, Zines, and Coloring Book
Videos and Webinars
Talking is Power Identity Video #1 – Identity
Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, digs into sexual and gender identity.
Talking Is Power Video #2: Internal & External Identity
Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, talks about the important role that our internal and external identities play into how we are perceived and what happens when those identities do not match.
Talking is Power Video #3 — Terms for Sexual and Gender Identity
Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, explains the terminology used for sexual and gender identity.
Talking is Power Identity Video #4 – Ways to Support People’s Identities
Dr. Itai Jeffries (Occaneechi) of the Paths Remembered Two Spirit Project, shares ways you can support people’s identities, including their sexual and gender identity.
