Mija

Mija is a workshop facilitator with Gender Illumination and has 20+ years of experience. They offer workshops and trainings focused on gender, sexuality, decolonization, HIV/STI prevention, and trans affirming competency for health-care providers. Mija is motivated by Indigenous brilliance and resilience. They fight foraccountability and liberation, resisting notions that suggest colonial ideals, beliefs, andpractices are superior. Mija rejects a gender binary that confines bodies and identities toxic policies and posturing. Mija has presented in person and online for corporations, secondary schools, universities, retirement communities, centers for teen parents, youth groups, community organizations, and Indigenous gatherings.