Ethan Bui's Two-Spirit Padlet by Bui, Ethan

Article on Two-Spirit and its history:

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 02:12:42 UTC

The article discusses how Native American Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ people have been under historical marginalization through colonialism that has attempted to dissolve the diverse gender identities of people who embraced them. It also brings into light the ongoing struggles they are experiencing today, such as discrimination and mental health issues, while emphasizing resilience and the importance of reclaiming cultural significance.

Two-Spirit Tweet:

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 02:21:28 UTC

In Rebecca Nagle's twitter thread, it talks about the term "Two Spirit" which was coined in the early 1990s by Indigenous LGBTQ elders. The term serves as an umbrella for LGBTQ+ Native Americans, acknowledging the diverse cultural roles and identities among the over 570 tribes within the U.S. This indicates that cultural reclaiming and healing from colonialism are a core aspect of what it means to be Two Spirit; it is ignorant of such cultural reclaiming and healing from colonialism for individuals who are non-Native to claim an identity as Two Spirits.

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 02:28:28 UTC

The image points out that more than 130 tribes have, for centuries, engaged in same-sex marriages. Believing in the false narrative of the claims made by some Christian leaders that there has never been such a practice, it points out that Two-Spirit people, sacred to their cultures, house both masculine and feminine qualities.

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 02:34:56 UTC

This TikTok gives insight into her discovery of realizing she was two-spirited. She also mentions how Native Tiktok provides more information on the topic, and how the community is accepting and answers any questions.

Two Spirit Flag:

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 02:43:40 UTC

The Two-Spirit flag bears a rainbow gradient that reflects the variety of gender identities and sexual orientations found in Native American cultures. This design honors the blending of traditional Indigenous values with contemporary LGBTQ+ identities in honor and celebration of the sacredness of Two-Spirit individuals and their respective roles within their communities. The feathers symbolize feminine and masculine identities, the circle represents the unity of the identities, and lastly, the rainbow symbolizes the queer identities as a whole in today's society.

Two-Spirit Meaning:

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 02:51:09 UTC

This video dives deeper into the history of Two-Spirited people, providing terms such as "Winkte" and 'Nadleehi" which are part of Two-Spirit roots. This video also provides a timeline of the history, and how the Indigenous people were robbed of not only their land but their traditional traditions due to colonization.

Cleopatra TataBele

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 02:57:20 UTC

Cleopatra Tatabele is a Two-Spirit Black and Taino artist and educator, through their art and activism, they underscore how important Two-Spirit identities are within Indigenous cultures. They work to educate others on the shared history between Black and Indigenous peoples while fighting for recognition and the revival of Two-Spirit traditions today.

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 03:03:11 UTC

The video "Two Spirit" by Injunuity discusses Two-Spirit identities among Indigenous cultures, their historical importance, and spiritual roles. It features personal stories of Two-Spirit individuals in ways that share experiences and challenges of living with such identities, emphasizing the need to reclaim these identities today. The video looks forward to educating the audience about the rich cultural heritage of Two-Spirit people.

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 03:13:20 UTC

Human Rights Watch, the article on the Two-Spirit movement debates its fight for self-governance as well as acknowledgment within the Indigenous communities and beyond. It shows the plight of the discrimination and cultural appropriation that Two-Spirit people face and espouses their efforts to reclaim roles and identities often ignored. The movement to empower Two-Spirit individuals insists on rights and visibility as crucial parts of Indigenous culture.

ebui3 — 2024-10-11 03:16:57 UTC

Kairyn Potts, a Two-Spirit Indigenous influencer, spoke at Santa Monica College about the importance of Two-Spirit identities and queer youth within Indigenous communities. He spoke of the spiritual signification that comes with being Two-Spirit; his journey through this discovery, embracing himself while fighting for the right of Indigenous children not to experience injustices in foster care.