Description
Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) is a community-based organization founded in 1998. This collection contains
operational documents and promotional materials for BAAITS events, photographs, and ephemera from members.
Background
BAAITS was founded in 1998 by community members that organized the International Two-Spirit Gathering in the Bay Area that
same year. Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) exists to restore and recover the role of Two-Spirit people within
the American Indian/First Nations community by creating forums for the spiritual, cultural and artistic expression of Two-Spirit
people. BAAITS is a community-based volunteer organization offering culturally relevant activities for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender and Intersex Native Americans, their families and friends. Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits comes together
to socialize, share and network in an alcohol and drug-free environment. In 2012, BAAITS hosted the first ever Two Spirit
Powwow, which is now an annual event. BAAITS’ website: https://www.baaits.org/
Extent
4 linear feet (2 cartons, 2 document boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply to parts of the collection. Please contact the GLBT Historical Society archivist for more details.
Availability
Collection is open for research.