Native American Community Events in Maryland

QQD just got hotter for BIPOC LGBTQ+ adults in Baltimore & DMV--make new connections, go on Mini Dates, and get matched up in person! Romantic Mini Dates with BIPOC LGBTQIA+ folx in Baltimore & DMV--make new conections and date intentionally! Suggested ages 28-55 for this event. QQD is Baltimore's original speed dating series to match folx of all LGBTQIA2S+ sexualities and gender expressions in Baltimore who value community since March 2024, invented by commuity organizer and artist, Maria Gabriela Aldana of Art of Solidarity. Once you buy your ticket, complete Maria's match-making questionnaire as part of this dating process. Trust your gut. Put yourself out there! Waiting list opens if event sells out. Below are the ground rules to participate in QQD (read carefully): 1) Any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, or ableist behavior will not be tolerated and the person will be banned. 2) No refunds or transfers y'all. Consider upgrading to a VIP ticket! 3) All daters complete a questionnaire designed by Maria ASAP. Give it 2-4 hours. Check your spam folder! You will receive email reminders. 4) Please do not come if you are sick, have flu symptoms, or test positive for COVID-19. You will receive your matches over email to connect and set up dates once you're healthy-- or on your own time. 5) Your email will be shared with a virtual match who was unable to attend due to illness. You are encouraged to share your photo and set up a video chat! 6) Bring a mask. We have daters who need their dates to wear masks. Maria will have extra! If you don't want to, Maria will not match you with those who need this accommodation. You may lose out on connecting with someone very special. 7) Be real. Be yourself. Daters are respectful and open-minded. If you're not feeling someone, maybe say "I'm feeling friendship" directly to them so they don't expect to date you. 8) Arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and familiarize yourself with your matches. Once dating rounds start, listen to instructions. Based on Maria's pre-matches, find your seat based on a color-coordinated chart. If you're late, you will miss a potential match. Who wants that?! 9) Share your phone number to set up a real date! Have fun! Nervous? We will have a good time! 10) Two drink max recommended! 11) It is not guaranteed that any dates will occur but hope you do go out! Come prepared to make a lot of cool new sexy friends! Ask Maria for advice along the way. ;) Terms used throughout QQD thanks to: Christina Strauss, SOGIE: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS- UNDERSTANDING THE LGBTQIA2S+ COMMUNITY. VIP ADD ON: Queer Matchmaker, Maria Gabriela, spends more time working with you to identify 1-3 quality dates based on what you're looking for. Set up a 30 min appointment to review her Queer Roster of 600+ LGBTQIA2S+ folx in the Baltimore DMV area. Redeem within a month. It is recommended to attend a QQD event first. Venmo Maria-Aldana-8, if preferred.

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Since 1922, the Association on American Indian Affairs has stood as a steadfast advocate for Native American communities, working to transform federal policy and protect what matters most to Indian Country. Operating from Clarksville, Maryland, this membership-based organization brings together Native and non-Native voices united in a common mission: to lead the grassroots fight to protect Native American Cultural Sovereignty. Governed entirely by an all-Native American Board of Directors representing tribes across the nation, the Association embodies authentic Native leadership and accountability. For more than a century, the organization has provided national advocacy on critical issues affecting sovereignty and culture while maintaining deep grassroots connections with tribes implementing real programs that change lives. The Association's vision is to create a world where diverse Native American cultures and values are lived, protected, and respected. This commitment extends across multiple dimensions of community support, from protecting sacred sites and repatriating ancestors to supporting youth through scholarships, summer camps, and justice initiatives. The organization's work addresses the lasting impacts of boarding schools, advocates for Indian Child Welfare Act protections, and fights to end harmful Native mascots and violence against Native peoples. By combining national advocacy with localized tribal partnerships, the Association demonstrates that meaningful change happens when communities lead their own futures. As a virtual organization with staff throughout Turtle Island, the Association recruits from across Native Country to ensure they can be wherever needed to support sovereignty, culture, education, and capacity building.

Since 1968, the Baltimore American Indian Center has served as a vital gathering place and resource for American Indian and Alaskan Native families in Baltimore, MD. Founded by Lumbee Tribal Members, BAIC was established with a mission to assist and support Native families adjusting to urban life and the cultural transitions that accompany relocation from tribal territories. What began as a neighborhood hub serving a thriving Native community has evolved into a unique cultural institution that welcomes members from all tribes and nations. The Center honors its historical roots while adapting to meet the changing needs of the Native community, having shifted focus toward cultural heritage preservation and educational initiatives as demographic patterns shifted over the decades. Today, BAIC stands as a safe, dignified space where Native community members can gather, celebrate their identities, and maintain cultural practices that might otherwise be lost in urban environments. The organization's commitment extends beyond the Native community to include education for non-Native residents of Baltimore, MD about the rich and varied cultures of American Indian and Alaskan Native peoples. For the significant portion of Native Americans living outside tribal territories, BAIC provides irreplaceable connection to community, culture, and identity. The Center's welcoming atmosphere and respect-centered approach have made it an indispensable institution in the greater Baltimore area, offering both cultural continuity and community support for generations of Native families.