2022
Canada Launches First Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan
Legal International Activism
Prime Minister Trudeau launched Canada's first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, placing '2S' (Two-Spirit) at the front of the acronym as a deliberate acknowledgment of Indigenous identity. The plan included a dedicated Two-Spirit Senior Advisor position within the 2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat, marking a significant policy milestone for Two-Spirit recognition at the federal level.
Impact & Significance
Officially centred Two-Spirit identity in Canadian LGBTQ+ policy, setting a precedent for Indigenous inclusion in queer rights frameworks.
Reference Record
- Date
- 2022
- Era
- 2020-present
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