Experience a Two-Spirit gathering
- by Brian Eckberg
Two-Spirit Columnist
All Nations Two-Spirit Society
Whether you identify as Two-Spirit, IndigiQueer or neither, you are always invited to join us at a future Pow Wow or gathering. While many of the performances and dances are only performed by Two-Spirit/IndigiQueer people, we want you to know that your attendance is appreciated.
Building alliances means more than simply uniting ourselves. It also means establishing and encouraging greater understanding and appreciation from non-Native friends. The more you learn about Two-Spirit people, the better ally you can become.
With that said, I wanted to share with you some of the largest Two-Spirit events coming up in 2026 across Turtle Island (North America). We hope you’ll consider coming to one of them:
BAAITS (BAY AREA AMERICAN INDIAN TWO-SPIRITS)
The biggest Two-Spirit pow wow of the year is also the first one of the year. The BAAITS pow wow is now in its 15th year in San Francisco and happens in February.
15th Annual BAAITS Pow Wow
Ft Mason Center Festival Pavilion
San Francisco, CA.
Saturday, February 13, 2027
ARIZONA TWO-SPIRIT POW WOW
Another annual event out west. Phoenix also hosts this huge gathering in February.
Arizona Two-Spirit Pow Wow
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 (dates for 2027 are not yet formally announced)
SOUTHWEST TWO-SPIRIT GATHERING
Held annually for more than a decade, this gathering has coincided with the largest pow wow in North America, the Gathering Of Nations (GON). GON is a tradition of more than 40 years, but 2026 will be its last. However, the Southwest Two-Spirit Society is committed to continuing the gathering after GON takes its last breath.
Southwest Two-Spirit Gathering
Expo New Mexico (and other locations)
Albuquerque, NM.
Thursday, April 23–Sunday, April 26, 2026
ANTSS (ALL NATIONS TWO-SPIRIT SOCIETY) TWO-SPIRIT FEST:
Now an annual part of Oklahoma Pride Fest in Oklahoma City, ANTSS Two-Spirit Fest will feature dancers, stories, and many performers on stage, sharing their history and medicine with everyone at Pride Fest.
ANTSS Two-Spirit Fest
Oklahoma Pride Fest
Scissortail Park, Oklahoma City, OK.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
MONTANA TWO-SPIRIT GATHERING
The only gathering on this list that is exclusively for Two-Spirit people, the Montana Two-Spirit Society is one of the oldest 2S organizations. Non-Two-Spirit people can attend if they are sponsored by a Society member.
30th Annual Montana Two-Spirit Gathering
Flathead Lake
Bigfork, MT.
Wednesday, August 12-Sunday, August 16, 2026
IPC/TAHLEQUALITY/ANTSS TWO-SPIRIT CELEBRATION
Led by the Intercultural Partnership Council of Cherokee County (IPC), in partnership with Cherokee Nation and Tahlequality, ANTSS welcomes you all to the only Two-Spirit celebration that is fully sanctioned and sponsored by a sovereign nation: Cherokee Nation.
3rd Annual Two-Spirit Celebration
Cherokee Nation Grounds
Tahlequah, OK.
Friday, October 23-Saturday, October 24, 2026
Be our guest and help make us stronger with your support. There are more details on how to get to any of these Two-Spirit events on the ANTSS website: www.antss.co
Thanks for reading & Wado!
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