Editor’s note: Support for this reporting came from the Poynter Institute with funds from the Gill Foundation.
New Children’s Book Tells Story of Young Two-Spirit Person
Community gathered for a book launch and reading of “Cosmo, From the Stars” at Barbie’s Village on September 14.
By Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore + ICT and Photos by Jarrette Werk September 23, 2024
Becoming Shuína Skó
How a Klamath tribal citizen embraced their Two-Spirit identity and became an international author, spoken word poet, storyteller, veteran and Indigenous rights activist.
By Jarrette Werk, Underscore + Report for America November 15, 2024
Learning and Laughing with ‘Your Two-Spirit Aunties’
Shilo George and Brianna Bragg help listeners tap into humor, joy and the idea of survivance through their podcast.
By Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore + ICT
November 19, 2024
Building a Model for Gender Affirming Care at Cowlitz Indian Tribe
The Cowlitz are working to maintain their traditional values for their Two-Spirit relatives by protecting and providing gender-affirming care for their gender-diverse citizens through the Health and Human Services department.
By Luna Reyna, Noeledrich + ICT and Photos by Jarrette Werk
November 29, 2024