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Prior to the European colonization of Canada, the Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island recognized three to five genders, which included, but were not limited to, men, women, two-spirited men, two-spirited women, and trans people. The words used to describe these individuals were as diverse as the languages spoken across the continent. Even today, Two-Spirit people play an integral role in Indigenous culture, as well-renowned healers, teachers, and visionaries.

The small child figure is shown in a red jingle dress, with rainbow trim that represents the more familiar pride flag. The first set of dancing moccasins show the colours of the Genderqueer pride flag. The third set of moccasins are displayed in the colours of the Non-binary pride flag and the fifth set are rendered in the colours of the Transgender pride flag. The second set of jigging feet show a Métis style of moccasin, engaged in the traditional Red River jig.