Reclaiming Two-Spirits

Reclaiming Two-Spirits by Gregory Smithers explores the history of Indigenous gender identities, sexuality, and cultural traditions across North America, from the period before European colonization to the present day. Drawing on written records, archaeological evidence, art, and oral histories, Smithers examines how colonial violence and persecution sought to erase Two-Spirit people and their place in Native communities. The book also highlights Indigenous resilience, cultural continuity, and the ongoing work of reclaiming these histories and identities.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Explores the diverse, tribally specific gender identities and traditions of Indigenous communities

• Traces the history of Two-Spirit people from before European colonization through the present

• Examines how colonial records and policies contributed to the erasure of Indigenous histories

• Draws on archaeology, historical documents, artwork, and oral storytelling

• Centers Indigenous resistance, cultural survival, and the reclamation of Two-Spirit history

Discover the histories and voices of Two-Spirit people and their enduring connections to Indigenous communities.