Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty in Native America (Queer Ideas/Queer Action)
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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2023 Prose Award in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology. Finalist for the 2023 Publishing Triangle Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction. A sweeping history of Indigenous traditions of gender, sexuality, and resistance that reveals how, despite centuries of colonialism, Two-Spirit people are reclaiming their place in Native nations.
Reclaiming Two-Spirits decolonizes the history of gender and sexuality in Native North America. It honors the generations of Indigenous people who had the foresight to take essential aspects of their cultural life and spiritual beliefs underground in order to save them.
Before 1492, hundreds of Indigenous communities across North America included people who identified as neither male nor female, but both. They went by aakíí’skassi, miati, okitcitakwe, or one of hundreds of other tribally specific identities. After European colonizers invaded Indian Country, centuries of violence and systematic persecution followed, imperiling the existence of people who today call themselves Two-Spirits, an umbrella term denoting feminine and masculine qualities in one person.
Drawing on written sources, archaeological evidence, art, and oral storytelling, Reclaiming Two-Spirits spans the centuries from Spanish invasion to the present, tracing massacres and inquisitions and revealing how the authors of colonialism’s written archives used language to both denigrate and erase Two-Spirit people from history. But as Gregory Smithers shows, the colonizers failed—and Indigenous resistance is core to this story. Reclaiming Two-Spirits amplifies their voices, reconnecting their history to Native nations in the 21st century.
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Are you ready to embark on a journey of cultural exploration and enlightenment? Introducing "Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty in Native America" - a groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden history of Indigenous traditions of gender, sexuality, and resistance. Winner of the prestigious 2023 Prose Award in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the rich tapestry of Native American culture.
Centuries of colonialism have tried to strip away the essence of Two-Spirit people, but they are now reclaiming their rightful place in Native nations. Before European colonizers arrived, hundreds of Indigenous communities celebrated individuals who identified as both masculine and feminine. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this book explores how these unique identities were suppressed, persecuted, and almost erased from history.
Gregory Smithers takes you on a captivating journey through time, from the Spanish invasion to the present day, uncovering the massacres, inquisitions, and attempts to silence the Two-Spirit community. Through the use of written sources, archaeological evidence, art, and oral traditions, "Reclaiming Two-Spirits" brings their stories back to life and reconnects their history to the vibrant Native nations of the 21st century.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this important cultural dialogue. Gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and resilience of Two-Spirit people, and celebrate their ongoing fight for recognition and acceptance. Join us on this transformative journey by getting your own copy of "Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty in Native America" now!
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