Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits records, 1999-2018
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Collection context
Summary
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains BAAITS operational documents and promotional and planning materials for the 11th and 12th Annual International Two Spirit Gatherings, BAAITS gatherings, and Annual Two Spirit Powwows. Also included are photographs (prints and negatives) and ephemera (textiles, ribbons, snag bags, pins).
- Biographical / historical:
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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/
- Acquisition information:
- The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Joshua Aidan Dunn in February 2016. Additional materials were donated by Amelia Vigil in October 2023.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright restrictions apply to parts of the collection. Please contact the GLBT Historical Society archivist for more details.
- Preferred citation:
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Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits records. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455