What is it about?
This study explores the ways websites support Two-Spirit Indigenous people in sharing their stories, recognizing longstanding traditions of gender and sexual diversity, and accessing support. It highlights the role of online spaces in advancing visibility, activism, and well-being within Two-Spirit communities.
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Why is it important?
This publication offers a unique perspective on the role of websites in supporting Indigenous Two-Spirit people by bringing visibility to the cultural reclamation of gender and sexual diversity within Indigenous communities. It is timely as communities worldwide that have long been concealed or oppressed increasingly seek to leverage online spaces to reclaim their identity and challenge discrimination. By showcasing real-world examples, the study demonstrates the power of websites to foster inclusion, visibility, and healing for historically marginalized groups. Its focus on the role of websites in addressing the compounding effects of racism and discrimination offers valuable insights for scholars, activists, and communities.
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Websites are versatile and powerful tools for reaching broad audiences. This work aims to move beyond the traditional stream of website research that centers on commercial outcomes and information efficiency. Instead, this research focuses on the human implications, specifically the role of websites as platforms for expression that challenge racism and discrimination. This study underscores how online spaces create lasting records that affirm the contemporaneity of Two-Spirit people and support their cultural reclamation efforts in ways that are accessible to Indigenous communities and the wider public.
Jose Ortiz
California State University, Los Angeles
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This page is a summary of: Supporting Indigenous Expressions of Gender Fluidity and Sexual Diversity Through ICT: An Examination of Two-Spirit Web Pages, ACM SIGMIS Database the DATABASE for Advances in Information Systems, April 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3733612.3733618.
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