My mom and I were watching an episode of the Smithsonian Channel's 'Aerial America' this evening and there was a segment on the expedition to discover the headwaters of the Mississippi River. In that segment, mention was made of Ozaawindib along with the fact that she was a warrior, born male at birth, but lived her life as female. Well, that sure perked my interest, so I just had to learn more. Several internet searches later, I struck pay-dirt. Not just an article of bits and pieces, but one that was on the very topic of her being a transgender Native American Indian. Here is a link to that article so you too can read about her, and dream about her life, and maybe, as it did me, gain a better understanding of our lives as transgender human beings.....
https://activisthistory.com/2019/06/13/ozaawindib-the-ojibwe-trans-woman-the-us-declared-a-chief/
@michellelarsen1 Thank you Michelle for recognizing this important Two-Spirit Native American and bringing her story to our attention. Marg
Thanks for sharing Michelle
It's so nice to learn about the native American culture and that they were two spirit individuals so long ago.
Thank you Michelle, That does lift my spirits.
Thank you Michelle, I should share something with you ladies that I may not have mentioned previously. I am recognized by indigenous people here in British Columbia as a Two Spirit Person. They came and told me, I didn't consider it before. My great, great, great, great, great grandfather was a Mohawk Indian Chief. His name was Thayendanagea, or Joseph Brant, and Brantford, Ontario is named after him. My own mother's middle name was Brant, and my son's name is Brant. Finding out that I am an intersex person had so much more meaning when looking at my genetic history and background.
This was fantastic reading! Thanks again Michelle!
Hugs,
Ms. Lauren M
@reallylauren That is pretty cool Lauren. Knowing one's heritage is a great feeling. Hugs
Thanks for sharing your family history with us Lauren. That is so wonderful to know! Hugs, Marg
