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Indigenous LGBTQ+ Two-Spirit People: A Tradition of Acceptance and Their Modern Struggle

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Indigenous Culture: Indigene LGBTQ+ Two-Spirit Menschen: Eine Tradition der Akzeptanz und ihr moderner Kampf

Amidst current societal debates about gender and identity, the world often looks with surprise at an almost forgotten fact: Many Indigenous cultures of the Americas have long known and honored people living beyond binary notions of man and woman. These individuals, known as Two-Spirit, embodied a third, often sacred, social and spiritual role. Their contemporary … Read more

The History of the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas: An Introduction to Their Cultures, Traditions, and Challenges

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Indigene Schönheit: Porträt eines Kindes

The indigenous peoples of the Americas have a rich and diverse history that began centuries before the arrival of European settlers. With a population of over 50 million in 1492, they were also one of the largest population groups in the world. Today, indigenous peoples live throughout North and South America and have brought their … Read more

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