Supporting Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTT2QQIA Youth in the Ontario Child Welfare System: A Joint Submission Regarding the Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ Development of a Resource Guide for LGBTT2QQIA Youth
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centre (OFIFC)
Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Description
Discussion of Indigenous understandings of gender and sexuality and the emergence of the term two-spirit followed by recommendations in the areas of
cultural safety and competence in placement, engagement with youth, culturally-safe and appropriate services and resources, partnerships with Indigenous organizations, and the contents of the resource guide.