Between 2 Spirits

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Willow Bearhead is joined by Connie Merasty, who shares her journey as a Two-Spirit trans woman navigating identity, community, and resilience. From early challenges to becoming a leader and advocate, Connie reflects on healing, storytelling, and the importance of staying true to yourself while uplifting future generations.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Willow Bearhead sits down with Jade Penner to talk about parenting a Two-Spirit child and the journey of becoming an ally. They share the importance of community, unlearning harmful beliefs, and creating safe, supportive spaces where Two-Spirit youth can thrive.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Willow Bearhead and Shay MacArthur discussing Nakota language revitalization, the impacts of colonization, and the importance of learning through community, patience, and kindness.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Willow Bearhead and Owen Chester discussing leadership, community work, and the importance of culture and identity in supporting Two-Spirit youth.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Willow Bearhead in conversation with Jessica Ma’iingan, exploring art, culture, and healing. They discuss reconnecting to Indigenous traditions, the role of art in mental health and sobriety, and the importance of community, mentorship, and encouraging Two-Spirit youth to create and express themselves.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Between Two Spirits, Jordy Ironstar shares their work with 2SAS, supporting Two-Spirit youth and building safe, culturally grounded spaces through advocacy and community care.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Between Two Spirits , Tatiana shares her journey as a Two-Spirit trans woman, youth leader, and social work student, encouraging youth to take up space and show up as their full selves.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Daylyn Machinine shares teachings that guide his life, including the importance of ceremony and his relationship with the drum. Through stories of family and intergenerational healing, Daylyn reflects on how these teachings shape the way he shows up for inner city youth.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Between Two Spirits, Ashley Wilson shares her journey into ceremony, teachings from her grandmothers, and her relationship with medicines. She reflects on creating safe, welcoming ceremonial spaces and offers guidance for those returning to ceremony or entering for the first time.

Send us Fan Mail Willow sits down with Miss Indigenous Canada 2025, Gena, to talk about their journey growing up Two-Spirit in Sagkeeng First Nation, the creation of Sagkeeng’s Two-Spirit powwow, and what their new role means for representation and youth.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Owen and Angelina of 2SiMS sat down with guests of the 2024 CBRC 2S Symposium to ask them all kinds of 2 Spirit Questions.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Mars talks with Akita Waditika about growing up pow wow and more! Akita Waditaka is the 2SiMS 2nd Annual Traditional Powwow Ambassador!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mars Eagle from the youth council talks with Jaime Blankinship about 2 Spirit creativity and more!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shay Herold from the youth council talks with Scott Wabano about 2 Spirit fashion and more.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Skye Wilson from the youth council talks with Chase Campeau about 2 Spirit self-advocacy and what that can look like.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shayla Sayer-Brabant from the youth council talks with Anita Landback / Athanasius Sylliboy about the importance of language and how they incorporate that into their life and more.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Skye Wilson from the youth council talks with Jaylene Tyme about 2 Spirit resurgence and more.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Tatiana Daniels from our youth council chats with Kairyn Potts about life, gaming, social media, and more.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mallory interviews Haley Robinson about being your authentic self.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Adam interviews Jaris Swidrovich about his life learnings.

Send us Fan Mail In today’s Between 2-Spirits podcast, Mal (they/they) from 2-Spirits in Motion youth council and Kohen (he/him) from Nishnawbe Aski Nation Oshkaatisak Council sit together and share their coming out story and what 2SLGBTQIA+ allyship can look within First Nation communities. Come and listen in to more of what is discussed between Mal and Kohen.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 2SiMS staff members, Angelina Perea and Imriel Bissnette talk about Afro Indigenous folx and the gifts they have, challenges they face and advice for 2 spirit kin. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with  Jordy Ironstar (he/they) who is  from Cegá Kįnna (Carry the Kettle) First Nation and works at 2SiMS as the National Facilitator working on the Migration Patterns Project and Data Coordination. Youth council member Lydia Toorenburgh (they/them) hosts this episode where they ask about Jordy's amazing talents in beadwork and medallion making as...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode features Willow(He/Him) from 2SIMS who works as the Co-National Post-Secondary Youth Council Coordinator who is interviewed by 2SIMS Youth Council Member Bean Fiddler (They/Them). Willow shares his experience about growing up with his sundance practices, his sundance journey, and hopes for the future ceremonies for two-spirited individuals. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we feature Angelina Perea-Rodallega (they/them) who is the National Youth Council & Podcast Coordinator for 2SiMS. Angelina shares with episode host, Lydia Toorenburgh (they/them), about some of the challenges they experience and gifts they have as an Afro-Indigenous person. Together, they also discuss experiences of Two-Spiritness, ceremony, Angelina's wo...