The term "2 Spirit" has roots in many Indigenous cultures across North America and represents an ancient and honoured gender role in many native societies.

It embodies individuals who might combine traits or fulfill roles traditionally associated with both men and women, and is seen as encompassing a wide range of gender and sexual diversity.

Saskatchewan, with its rich tapestry of Indigenous nations, has a deeply rooted history intertwined with 2 Spirit traditions. Before colonial influences, many Indigenous communities acknowledged and revered their 2 Spirit members, attributing to them unique roles in spiritual and community matters. The colonization and the spread of European religious beliefs, unfortunately, led to a suppression of 2 Spirit traditions and roles, along with broader Indigenous cultural practices.

In recent decades, there's been a resurgence and reclamation of the 2 Spirit identity in Saskatchewan. Indigenous communities, alongside allies, are working to reintegrate the understanding and acceptance of 2 Spirit individuals, reviving ancient traditions, and acknowledging their importance in Indigenous cultural and spiritual life.

Today, organizations and movements across Turtle Island are at the forefront of championing 2 Spirit rights, recognition, and celebration, aiming to meld ancient wisdom with contemporary understandings of gender and identity.