BAAITS

BAAITS In many of our cultures, some individuals possessed and manifested a balance of both feminine and masculine energies, making them inherently sacred people.

Bay Area American Indians Two-Spirits (BAAITS) exists to restore and recover the role of Two-Spirit people within the American Indian/First Nations community by creating a forum for the spiritual, cultural and artistic expression of Two-Spirit people. We are the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits, a community-based volunteer organization offering culturally relevant activities to LGBTIQ Native A

mericans, their families and friends. Some of our programs include:
Community Gatherings
Drag Performances
Traditional Arts
Drumming
Educational Events
Pride Contingents

What does the term Two Spirits mean? These sacred people were given many names and specific traditions within tribal practices. To honor the connection to specific Native traditions and build an inclusive collective identity the term “Two Spirit” was adopted.

08/21/2026
Today!!
08/21/2026

Today!!

Help us build the 16th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow 🪶

We’re recruiting volunteers for our Powwow, subcommittees!

Come find where your skills and interests fit.

📆 Friday, August 21st
📍Hybrid, in-person or online
✨Open Call + Volunteer Orientation

Scan the QR code to register

08/19/2026
🪶 SAVE THE DATE 🪶 16th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit PowwowSaturday, February 6, 2027Festival Pavilion Fort Mason Center for ...
08/18/2026

🪶 SAVE THE DATE 🪶
16th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Festival Pavilion Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
San Francisco

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Started with prayer in 1999, BAAITS exists to restore and recover the roles of Two-Spirit people within American Indian / Indigenous Peoples of the Americas / First Nations communities by creating a forum for advocacy, wellness, and the spiritual, cultural, and artistic expression of Two-Spirits and Indigequeers.



Photos by Probonophoto 2026 BAAITS Powwow

08/17/2026

Well, that’s a wrap on the 30th Annual Montana Two Spirit Gathering and the 39th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering. It was an absolutely AMAZING time and over the next few days we will be posting more photos but right now… it’s time to rest.

08/17/2026

🪶Two-Spirit Indigequeer: Still Here Fest 🪶 
👉🏾Save the date 10/10/26, Huchiun “Oakland”

🗓️Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend!
🪶An all Two-Spirit, Indigequeer Artist Line-up
💃🏻Interactive Fashion Showcase 
🛍️Indigenous Art Market and more

This is an all ages event
No substances, No cultural appropriation 

Come celebrate our existence 🤎

Stay tuned for more info!!

Beautiful day tabling at Oakland Pride! Thank you to Oakland LGBTQ Community Center for sharing space with us 🏳️‍🌈
08/16/2026

Beautiful day tabling at Oakland Pride! Thank you to Oakland LGBTQ Community Center for sharing space with us 🏳️‍🌈

Congratulations Montana Two Spirit Society on 30 years of creating community!
08/16/2026

Congratulations Montana Two Spirit Society on 30 years of creating community!

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