My spouse is two-spirit and their family is finally ready to have conversations about traditional roles and ceremony participation after years of distance, but I'm non-indigenous and everyone's still figuring out where I fit in these discussions. We want me to be genuinely supportive without overstepping, but the boundaries feel unclear to all of us.
More people experience this than they realize.
A couple is negotiating complex cultural boundaries around inclusion while respecting indigenous sovereignty over traditional knowledge.
“Where Are You with Two-spirit and indigenous gender traditions?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.