Though it was only formally adopted in 1990, the term Two-Spirit — an umbrella term that encompasses a number of understandings of gender and sexuality among many Indigenous North Americans — has its roots in traditions and cultures dating back centuries. In this episode of Inqueery, our video series that breaks down LGBTQ+ vocabulary, educator and storyteller Geo Soctomah Neptune explains how the term "Two-Spirit" came to be, and addresses the centuries of colonial violence and prejudice Two-Spirit people continue to fight against today. Check out the video above to learn more about what it means to be Two-Spirit.
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