In Solidarity: Queer & Trans Artists for a Free Palestine
Friday, June 7
6:00 - 9:00 PM
BLOOM Collective & xtal azul invite you to stand in solidarity with Palestine at the 27th annual National Queer Arts Festival hosted by QCC at SOMArts. Opening Reception with the BAAITS Drum Circle @baaits_sf @baaitsdrum, Mx. Yaffa @yaffasutopia, and Mama Ganuush @mamaganuush. Masks required indoors. Food & non-alcoholic beverages provided. Main gallery is free during open hours. SOMArts, 934 Brannan St, SF. Event information.
Running is My High
Saturday, June 8
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Native American Health Center presents its 23rd Running Is My High (RIMH) at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Created to engage our community members from all walks of life in an event promoting physical, mental, and cultural health. Registration closes on June 7th. 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland.
20th Annual Queer Woman of Color Film Festival
June 14, 15, 16
Catch this year’s QWOC Film Festival focused on Joyful Reunion. Festival is free. Films are fully captioned and described. Presidio Theater, 99 Moraga Ave, SF. Find the festival schedule at www.QWOCMAP.org
NAHC Celebration
Saturday, June 15
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Native American Health Center invites you to their all-ages Pride celebration with free food, games, and a giveaway. The Detour, 2200A Market St, SF.
American Indian Cultural District (AICD) Survey on MMIP
AICD is partnering with Indigenous Justice and the American Indian Cultural Center to host Community Visions Focus Group Six: MMIP (Missing or Murdered Indigenous People) is focussed on gathering feedback on what resources, support, programs, and safe spaces we should prioritize to support MMIP initiatives and help bring healing, systemic change, and justice to the victims, survivors, and families of MMIP in the City of San Francisco. Share your voice by taking the survey here.
37th Annual International Two-Spirit Gathering
November 13-17
Registration Open
The Indigenous Arts Alliance and All Nations Two-Spirit Society are honored to announce their role as the presenting hosts of the 37th Annual International Two-Spirit Gathering and the inaugural All Nations Two-Spirit PowWow at Canyon Camp in Hinton, Oklahoma. Register at http://ANTSS.co.
2SiMS Traditional Two Spirit Powwow
Friday, June 21
12:00 PM Grand Entry
2 Spirits in Motion Society will be hosting its first ever 2 Spirit Powwow in Saskatoon, SK, Canada as a Pride Month and Indigenous Peoples Day celebration! Registered dancers and drums will be paid out. Follow them on instagram @2spiritsmotion.
28th Annual Montana Two-Spirit Gathering
August 15-18th
Registration open
Deadline for Scholarships: July 15
The Montana Two-Spirit Society has opened up registration & scholarship applications for their annual Two-Spirit Gathering. Native LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people and their families are welcome and those sponsored by an attending tribal member. Expect presentations and discussions, talent show/pageant, Two-Spirit Powwow, traditional activities & crafts, finding community & healing.