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This paper analyzes the history of urbanization among indigenous peoples in the United States and the status of women and Two Spirit (indigenous LGBTQ+) people today. Utilizing the example of multitribal indigenous community in
Denver, Colorado, the paper first examines the urbanization of indigenous peoples, which accelerated during the post-WWII era. It specifically focuses on the experience of urbanization among indigenous women and their roles in urban indigenous community.
Second, the focus of the paper shifts to contemporary experiences of indigenous women and Two Spirit people in cities. Homelessness among urban indigenous people, which became more prevalent after the outbreak of COVID-19, is at the center of discussion. The overrepresentation of indigenous peoples among urban homeless population and the interrelated socioeconomic problems, including poverty, substance abuse, and dysfunctional family, will be discussed with a special attention to the current situation of urban indigenous women and Two spirit people. It also examines the continuing influence of settler colonialism as well as the move toward decolonization in urban indigenous communities.
