Today is dedicated to celebrating the resilience and strength of Two-Spirit and Indigenous peoples. People in this community face unique challenges including high rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Research finds that 57% of non-cisgender Native people attempt suicide (12 times higher than the general US population).

Sources:

https://clayresessoms.com/community-and-events/two-spirit-and-indigenous-lgbtqia-celebration-and-awareness-day-2023/

https://clayresessoms.com/community-and-events/two-spirit-and-indigenous-lgbtqia-celebration-and-awareness-day-2023/