Living the spirit
Subtitle: a gay American Indian anthology
By: compiled by Gay American Indians, Will Roscoe, coordinating editor.
Contributors: Roscoe, Will.; Gay American Indians (Organization)
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 1988
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 235
Subjects: Indian gays -- Literary collections; Indian lesbians -- Literary collections; Gays' writings, American; American literature -- Indian authors; Indians of North America -- Sexual behavior -- Literary collections; American literature -- 20th century; Homosexuality -- United States; Indians of North America -- Sexual behavior
Description: For centuries throughout America, both before and after the arrival of Europeans, gay and lesbian Indians were recognized as valued members of tribal communities. Combining male and female roles, gay Indians worked as mediators, artists, healers, and providers for their tribes. Living the Spirit brings together historical overviews, personal accounts, stories, and poetry that celebrate these traditional roles and the rich heritage of gay Indians, as well as contemporary writings that give voice to the lives of gay Indians today [from the back cover].
Notes: Bibliography: p. 229-235.