Two Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day
Posted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
March 20 is Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day. This day aligns with the spring equinox and honours the identities, histories and contributions of Two Spirit people.
Two Spirit is a translation of the Anishinà bemowin term niizh manidoowag. It describes a person who carries both a masculine and feminine spirit.
Today reminds us of the strength and resilience of Two Spirit people, who have long been healers, leaders and knowledge keepers in their communities. It also calls attention to the discrimination, erasure and barriers to care that many continue to face.
At Algonquin College, we stand with Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ communities and commit to continued learning and support.
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