On behalf of the planning committee, we extend an invitation to the 1st Annual NE2SS Two-Spirit Gathering, Oct 15-18, 2010 at Camp DeWolfe out on Long Island.

You can register online by simply downloading the NE2SS 2010 Two-Spirit Gathering Registration Form, filling out the required fields, and emailing it to gathering@ne2ss.org. That’s it!

For more info or if you have questions - email: gathering@ne2ss.org or call 646.351.7360. Keep checking back periodically for more news and updates!

Tentative Schedule of Events

(Participation is optional for all events)

Friday, October 15th

• Registration Opens (Meeting Hall) | noon
• Welcome Dinner (Dining Hall) | 7pm
• No-Talent Talent Show (Meeting Hall) | 9pm
• Stomp Dance (Outdoor Location) Oklahoma Drum Group | midnight
• Hand Games (Meeting Hall) | midnight

Saturday, October 16th

• Breakfast (Dining Hall) | 9am
• Sweat Lodge (TBD) | 10am
• Musical Workshop (Meeting Hall) | 11:30am
• Community Wellness Workshop| 3pm
• Traditional Meal (Dining Hall) | 6pm
• Intertribal Powwow (Meeting Hall)| 8pm
• Late Night Snack (Dining Hall) | 10pm
• Hand Drum Contest (Meeting Hall) | midnight

Sunday, October 17th

• Beachside Sunrise Ceremony | 6am
• Breakfast (Dining Hall) | 9am
• Two-Spirit Elders Council Talking Circle (Outdoor Location) | 10am
• Poetry Reading (Meeting Hall), Maurice Kenny | 11am
• Lunch (Dining Hall) | 1pm
• Giveaway (Meeting Hall) | 3pm
• Dinner (Dining Hall) | 6pm
• Film Screening (Meeting Hall) | 9pm

Monday, October 18th

• Breakfast (Dining Hall) | 9am
• Closing Ceremony (Outdoor Location) | 11am