About Two Spirits
What does Two Spirit mean
The term Two Spirit is a modern pan-indian (universal) phrase that can be applied to Native Americans who are Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, or Transgendered. Two Spirit is generally felt to be the more culturally sensitive and accurate term over the presently accepted anthropological term "berdache," which simply means "kept boy," "catamite," etc. Use of the term Two Spirit carries with it the general inference of respect to the traditional role that a GBLT individual would have played among their people(s) prior to colonization. While it is most correct to use a people's individual term for their GBLT members, the term Two Spirit is useful when refering to Native American GBLT groups comprised of members from different or multiple native people's.
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Historical Two Spirit
The Two Spirit people who had been originally revered within their tribes and societies. Historically obscured, hidden, or forgotten within the worm eaten journals of anthropologists. Today’s technology, restoration, and effort have brought our history to the forefront. We proudly reclaim our rightful place among all our relations as proud people that knew no shame of sexuality or gender identity.
We invite anyone to submit web sites, references, historical resources, or articles pertaining to the historical value of Two Spirit people.
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