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The Return of Two Spirit Traditions
Before Europeans arrived, hundreds of Indigenous Nations recognized, honored, and integrated a sacred third gender. Over 150 distinct Indigenous nations across North America accepted that some people possessed both masculine and feminine traits.
These individuals were not outcasts. They were central to the survival of the community. Because they embodied both perspectives, they were viewed as uniquely balanced. They served as the keepers of oral history. They were the matchmakers who oversaw marriages and the people who gave sacred names to newborns.
When Europeans arrived in North America…
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