Survivance

And what is the space of time to look backward upon, between an early departure and the longest survivance?

One cannot appreciate and experience the power of Native survivance if the stories and memories of our histories are not placed within the context of struggle.

Joyfully existing as a queer Indigenous person is an act of survivance and reclamation of ancient ways of knowing who we are and how we love.

Joy Cedar (she/they) is a Two-Spirited poet, community worker, and visual artist. She incorporates survivance into the heart of her work. They live in Kentucky with their dog.

His son had the survivance of the stadtholdership.