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Celebrating Indigenous trans and Two-Spirit people

From advocating for civil rights to challenging the status quo, these transgendered and Two-Spirit individuals show strength and resilience that serve as an inspiration for us all.

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Beverly Little Thunder standing by two-spirit flag at Standing Rock #NoDAPL resistance camp. Indian Boarding Schools, Native American Population, Cherokee Language, Two Spirit, Cherokee Nation, Alice And Wonderland Quotes, Navajo Nation, Lgbt Community, Pow Wow

Indian Boarding Schools

Native American Population

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Cherokee Nation

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African Diaspora

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'Sistergirl' or 'Yimpininni' is a term used to describe transgender, homosexual or bisexual indigenous people Transgender Books, Transgender People, Two Spirit, Gender Issues, Buzzfeed News, How To Raise Money, Mardi Gras, Feminism, Lgbt

Transgender Books

Transgender People

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This Queer, Native Photographer Uses 'Cowthem' Culture to Decolonize Gender - VICE Native American Population, Gender Binary, Sacred Geometry Art, Getting To Know Someone, The Settlers, Black Belt, I Fall In Love, Diversity, Nativity

Native American Population

Sacred Geometry Art

Getting To Know Someone

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What Does "Two-Spirit" Mean? | them. Cherokee Woman, Cherokee Nation, Pride Means, Spirit Meaning, Two Spirit, Under The Rainbow, Minding Your Own Business, Spiritual Beliefs, Get Educated

Cherokee Nation

Under The Rainbow

Minding Your Own Business

Spiritual Beliefs

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Transgender Community

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Hey Everyone! Here is a new post on Removing the Fig Leaf on Patheos! Our contributor Mason has written a great article talking about the history of gender identity. Correcting the assumption that it is a new issue thanks to the religious right. From ancient China to the pre-colonial Americas, and just about everywhere in between, recognition of non-binary gender and sexuality is a common but often ignored part of history. ‪#‎nofigleaves‬ ‪#‎Genderidentity‬ ‪#‎LGBTQ‬ Native American Images, Native American Indians, Native Americans, Two Spirit, Gender Binary, Le Far West, Modern History, Ancient China, Native Indian

Native American Images

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Native Americans

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A Queensland artist is forging a unique new art style that blends comic-style characters and contemporary queer culture with ancient Indigenous artefacts and storytelling. No Matter What, Comic Styles, Rv Camping, Art Studies, Native Americans, New Art, Storytelling, How To Draw Hands, Character Design

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This Native American Trans Pageant is Reviving and Ancient Tradition White Settlers, Two Spirit, Beauty Queens, Archaeology, Pageant, Feminism, Nativity, Perspective, Native American

Native American

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Vogue cover spotlights Mexico's indigenous transgender women Third Gender, Aging Parents, Pride Parade, Vogue Covers, Gay Pride, Transgender, Mexico, Messy Nessy, Spotlights

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James Makokis--A Cree, two-spirit doctor in Alberta--is earning praise from across the country and beyond for his unique approach to transgender health care. Lgbt History, Two Spirit, Social Justice Issues, Lana Del Ray, Rainbow Flag, Lorde, Human Rights, Transgender

Social Justice Issues

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Four Transgender Indigenous and Two-Spirit People On What They Need From Allies Two Spirit, Trans Rights, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Living In Alaska, Gender Roles, Transgender People, Patriarchy, American Indians, Feminism

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Living In Alaska

Transgender People

American Indians

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10 Queer Indigenous Artists on Where Their Inspirations Have Led Them - The New York Times Tim Walker, Third Gender, Two Spirit, What Is Today, T Magazine, Louise Bourgeois, Pow Wow, Man Ray, Ny Times

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Transgender Community

Transgender People

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The new leader of a New Brunswick First Nation said he’s proud to be elected as the first openly LGBTQ chief in Atlantic Canada – though he said he’s more well-known in his community for his leadership skills and creativity.Allan (Chicky) Polchies Jr. identifies as two-spirited, an umbrella term refe Indigenous People Of Canada, Two Spirit, Atlantic Canada, New Brunswick, First Nations, The One, Leadership, Literature, Literatura

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Atlantic Canada

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One Photographer Showcases Mexico's Gender-Defying Indigenous Community Native American Population, Traditional Hairstyle, Third Gender, Two Spirit, India, Crossdressers, Lace Skirt, Dressing, Culture

Native American Population

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8 LGBTQ and Two-Spirit Native Americans Changing the World Jenny Miller, Indigenous Peoples Day, Two Spirit, Native American Women, People Sitting, First Nations, Change The World, Lgbt, Lesbian

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Change The World

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Indigenous gay and transgender people call for support and acceptance ahead of Mardi Gras Lesbian, Gay, Transgender People, Genderqueer, Acceptance, Mardi Gras, Carnival, Lesbians

Transgender People

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These Stunning Portraits Show What It’s Like To Be A Two-Spirit Native American Today Two Spirit, Jon Snow, Nativity, Native American, Batman, Superhero, Portraits, Healing, People

Native American

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The transgender rights activist and Hindi actor Laxmi Narayan Tripathi speaks about the challenges faced by the hijra community in India Feminist Men, Third Gender, Transgender Community, Social Justice Issues, Mos Def, Religion And Politics, Atheist, India Beauty, The Guardian

Transgender Community

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Native Americans

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Queer Indigenous Rapper Dio Ganhdih Shares Extraterrestrial Video For "Pussy Vortex" First Video, Band Photos, Native Art, New Music, Lgbt, Rapper, Music Videos, Joker, Bad Girls

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