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Two Spirit Conference Advocates for LGBTQ+ Rights and Care

7/26/2025

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At the Two Spirit Conference in Elko, Nevada, Native Americans united to champion LGBTQ+ rights in the face of federal rollbacks on transgender protections. Organizer Myk Mendez passionately called for acceptance and access to vital gender-affirming care. The National Indian Health Board highlighted the importance of tribal sovereignty in addressing the escalating mental health challenges faced by two-spirit youth.

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Story summary

At the Two Spirit Conference in Elko, Nevada, Native Americans united to champion LGBTQ+ rights in the face of federal rollbacks on transgender protections. Organizer Myk Mendez passionately called for acceptance and access to vital gender-affirming care. The National Indian Health Board highlighted the importance of tribal sovereignty in addressing the escalating mental health challenges faced by two-spirit youth.