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Speaker Series: Week 2 w/ Gena Boubard

🌈 SPEAKER SERIES: ALL OUR COLOURS, ALL OUR RELATIONS 🌈
A 2SLGBTQQIA+ Virtual Drop-In Series – Week Two
Hosted by: Ever Sick! Consulting
Project funded by: Grand Council Treaty #3
Supported by: Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority & LGBT YouthLine

🗓 Thursday | April 16, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT / 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🧠 Wellness and Boundaries
🎤 Presenter: Miss Indigenous Canada 2025 – Gena Boubard
👥 Facilitator: Jordyn Angeconeb
🔗Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fplMjPjGSG649ZVJXxaYug

Gena Boubard (they/them) is a proud Anishinaabe Two-Spirit from Sagkeeng First Nation in Treaty 1 Territory. A former Miss Southern Manitoba World 2018 and Miss World Canada competitor, Gena is also a professional makeup artist, model, and advocate for Two-Spirit youth across Turtle Island. In 2025, they founded Sagkeeng’s first Pride Committee and organized the inaugural Pride celebration – a historic moment for their community. Now crowned Miss Indigenous Canada 2025, Gena’s mission is to travel to Indigenous communities, amplify Youth voices, and celebrate the beauty of our cultures, identities, and traditions.

✨ Open to ages 14+, with intergenerational welcome (14-16 must have parental consent)
✨ Priority registration for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Treaty 3 & SLFNHA community members, but all are welcome to register
✨ Weekly draws for Indigenous Boxes, gift cards & surprise prizes
✨ Mental health supports & Elder available weekly
✨Come as you are, when you can – low pressure, safe, inclusive space
✨We welcome and encourage parents of 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth to attend with them, or on their own as this is also a great educational opportunity for parents & guardians