NorthEast Two-Spirit Society, Somjen Frazer, a Researcher and Evaluation Consultant, local NY Native and Non-Native community based organizations, and the New York State Department of Health are working on the first-ever New York State Needs Assessment for the Native Two-Spirit community.
Currently, we are organizing a series of focus groups throughout New York State. At these focus groups, participants will be asked to share their stories, experiences and input on what they hope for our community.
Here is a list of the locations, dates and time for upcoming focus groups:
Buffalo, NY
Friday, February 12, 2010
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Location:
Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc. (NACS)
1005 Grant Street
Buffalo, New York 14207
Partnering organizations – American Indian Community House, Pride Center of Western NY & Native American Community Services of Erie & Niagara Counties, Inc.
Email: harlan@ne2ss.org for more info or to RSVP
Rochester, NY
Saturday, February 13, 2010
2:30pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley
875 East Main Street, Suite #500
Rochester, NY 14605
Partnering organizations – Rochester Two-Spirit Society & Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley
Email: harlan@ne2ss.org for more info or to RSVP
Syracuse, NY
Saturday, February 27, 2010
3:00pm to 7:00pm
Location:
American Indian Community House – Syracuse site
120 E Washington St., Suite #400
Syracuse, NY 13202
Partnering organizations – American Indian Community House
Email: harlan@ne2ss.org for more info or to RSVP
New York City, NY
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Location:
American Indian Community House
11 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10004
Partnering organizations – American Indian Community House
Email: harlan@ne2ss.org for more info or to RSVP
Long Island, NY
Saturday, March 13, 2010
3:00pm to 7:00pm
Location:
The Long Island GLBT Community Center
34 Park Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Partnering organizations – The Long Island GLBT Community Center
Email: harlan@ne2ss.org for more info or to RSVP
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