Decolonizing Sexuality At The Largest Two-Spirit Pow Wow In The Nation

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I'm extra-cautious when it comes to discussing two-spirit traditions in Native American communities.  Partly, I really know very little about it.  Partly, there have been many very well-informed debates about the extent to which mainstream American culture can draw parallels that fit.  I do want to try to talk about it, some, this semester.  The Two-Spirit Pow Wow is a recent phenomena, and there are more instances every year.  I think that that's fascinating and important.  Check out this short write-up.  It suggests that "decolonization" applies to sexuality, too.  (We haven't talked about decolonization yet, but I think that the basic thought is clear enough.)    HERE. 

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