: A culturally specific term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe their unique gender, sexual, and spiritual identities. Inclusive Language & Etiquette To be a supportive ally, focus on respect and privacy:

: Gender identity is one's internal knowledge of being a man, woman, or another identity, whereas sexual orientation is whom one is attracted to. Transgender Defined

: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Nonbinary & Gender Diversity

: Not everyone identifies within the "man" or "woman" binary. Terms like genderfluid

Navigating the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture involves understanding the core distinction between identity and attraction while adopting inclusive language and practices. Core Concepts Gender Identity vs. Sexual Orientation

describe people whose gender falls outside those categories. Two-Spirit