Serving our Community with Pride: Understanding Two-Spirit and Identity in Native American Culture

Angel Jimerson (Ga:waöwa:s) will discuss Two-Spirit in Native American Culture. Funding provided by the LGBT Giving Circle Grant. Registration Requested

Angel Jimerson (Ga:waöwa:s) is a queer individual who focus’ on mental health while relating it to the work that they’ve done with Ganondagan’s White Corn Project as the Production Manager. Angel is Heron clan of the Onödowá’ga:’ and grew up living at Ganondagan’s State Historic Site in Victor, NY. They started as a young teen at the Project then took over the production at age 20, continuing to create a safe space for corn and education. After many years, Angel now presents on their experience with the corn, connecting it to self respect and personal growth.