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2SLGBTQI+ en · PROPN

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1. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism) Initialism of Two-Spirit(ed), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex; the "plus" is inclusive of other groups.
   alt of and Intersex
   alt of Bisexual
   alt of Gay
   alt of Lesbian
   alt of Queer
   alt of Transgender
   alt of Two-Spirit(ed)
   • Terminology and acronyms are continuously evolving. Based on extensive consultation with 2SLGBTQI+ communities across the country, the Government of Canada will adopt and encourage the use of the 2SLGBTQI+ acronym (2ELGBTQI+ in French), which is more inclusive and places the experiences of Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ communities at the foreground as the first 2SLGBTQI+ peoples in North America. It stands for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse people. 2022 August 28, “Prime Minister launches Canada's first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan to continue building a more inclusive future, with pride”, in pm.gc.ca, archived from the original on 26 May 2026: