Tag: Indigenous knowledge
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Currents: Ocean Conservation Gathering at NYC Climate Week
Introduction: A transformative gathering at the intersection of climate action, art, and community During NYC Climate Week, Coral Vita staged Currents, a full-day to night event anchored by ocean restoration and collective imagination. The gathering drew a diverse roster of Indigenous elders, environmental entrepreneurs, youth activists, artists, storytellers, and everyday ocean lovers. The goal was…
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Two Spirit Meaning: LGBTQ2S and Indigenous Identity
What does Two Spirit mean? Two Spirit is a contemporary umbrella term used by some Indigenous peoples in North America to describe a person who embodies both masculine and feminine spirits or fulfills roles that go beyond a strict binary. It emerged as a way to connect Indigenous knowledge about gender and sexuality with the…