Albert McLeod accumulated the original material comprising the Two-Spirit Archives and donated it to the University of Winnipeg Archives in several installments beginning in 2011. The Two-Spirit Archives consists of newsletters, journals, magazines, reports, newspaper clippings, correspondence, poetry, photographs, posters, art, textiles, books, videocassettes, and other ephemera that document the Indigenous Two-Spirit movement in Manitoba and throughout North America. It is believed to be the most comprehensive collection of material on Two-Spirit people in Canada. Through the stewardship of these records, the University of Winnipeg Archives hopes to centre Two-Spirit people in our history and assist Indigenous people in the ongoing decolonization process by proudly reclaiming this element of their history, culture, and spirituality.
The Archives is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 4:30. Appointments are now required to access archival records, microforms, and rare books. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors may all access our resources within opening hours. Class visits are welcome by appointment. Please contact us at [email protected] or 204-786-9162 to request an appointment or make any inquiries.
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