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Kaitlin B. Curtice
An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day
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Living Resistance by Kaitlin B. Curtice delves into embracing resistance as a transformative force. The book blends personal stories and reflections, encouraging a grounded approach to creating change and advancing social justice.
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Spark resistance with curiosity
Transformative journeys often begin with questions. So let’s start by asking a big one: What is resistance?
In scientific terms, resistance is a force acting in the opposite direction of another body, like friction. Social resistance operates similarly – it’s the force we use to push against oppressive systems that disconnect us from our humanity. But it’s more than opposition; resistance also involves consciously choosing what to embrace. For instance, when we reject racism or ableism, we’re actively choosing a more inclusive and just society. This kind of resistance means we’re not just rejecting harmful ideologies, but building new paths that uplift marginalized communities.
Deconstructing systemic beliefs that have been ingrained in us is essential. For example, colonial systems have long pushed the belief that Indigenous cultures and languages were inferior, leading to centuries of subjugation. In this context, resistance involves reclaiming Indigenous knowledge, land stewardship practices, and languages. It also means breaking down harmful ideas, like the notion that queer communities or people of color are somehow lesser, and choosing to create spaces of equality and dignity.
But let’s return to questions, because they are where resistance begins. What questions are in your heart today? Perhaps: How can I make my space more welcoming? How can I better tend to the land around me? These questions crack open space for healing and reflection.
As children, curiosity is natural to us, but as adults, we often trade it for security – usually tied to capitalism, which commodifies land and distances us from ancient, intuitive practices. Resistance isn’t just fighting what we oppose, but reclaiming curiosity toward ourselves, our communities, and the land. By asking questions, we begin to shift perspectives, and from that shift, resistance follows naturally, guiding us toward a future of collective healing and empowerment.
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What is Living Resistance about?
Living Resistance (2023) redefines resistance as a universal, everyday calling rooted in connection, belonging, and holistic flourishing. Inspired by the sacred practices of the Potawatomi Nation and other Indigenous traditions worldwide, it empowers readers to seek wholeness and liberation within their own spheres of influence, emphasizing that every act of resistance contributes to collective well-being.
Who should read Living Resistance?
- Activists and advocates who want to deepen their resistance practice
- Community organizers with an interest in collective flourishing
- Anyone ready to heighten their connection to themselves, their community, and the Earth
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