Day 31. Carrying the Fire Forward – Our Shared Resistance.
As October draws to a close, we pause to honor the many stories we have lifted up this month of Two-Spirit elders and ballroom dancers, of land defenders and poets, of youth leading us into futures of justice. These tales of queer courage and Indigenous wisdom remind us that resistance is not only memory; it is a living fire we tend together.
Like the eternal flame of the chalice, resistance is sustained when we share it through song, story, ritual, and solidarity. Each of us carries the spark, but together we build the fire that warms, protects, and illuminates the path ahead.
Love as interdependence is our guide: to stand with one another, to recognize our struggles as interconnected, and to resist not just for survival, but for joy, healing, and liberation.
May we carry this fire forward – into our communities, our movements, and our daily lives, knowing that we are part of a great lineage of resilience and courage.
Stories of Collective Resistance
The Stonewall Uprising (1969), led by queer and trans people, many Black and Brown, ignited a global movement for LGBTQ+ rights. Learn more from – The Stonewall Community Foundation
Standing Rock (2016) was an Indigenous-led movement showing that protecting land, water, and centering the needs and voices of two-spirit siblings is protecting life. Learn more at StandingRock.org
Global Pride Movements today, on every continent from Kampala to Seoul, show communities declaring visibility and courage despite repression. Learn more from InterPride – An International Association of Pride Organizers
“This process of cultural revitalization, for all of us, is like a stomp dance. It is through this work that we rebalance the world.” – Qwo-Li Driskill, Cherokee (Tsalagi) – Two-Spirit scholar, poet, and activist
Resources to Carry the Fire Forward
- Shaking Our Shells: Two-Spirits Rebalancing the World – by Qwo-li Driskill
- IllumiNative – A nonprofit organization amplifying Native voices and narratives through education, advocacy, and media projects to promote justice and accurate representation.
- OutRight International – An international organization advancing LGBTQ+ rights worldwide, providing research, advocacy, and capacity-building for local activists.
- Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN Earth) – A network linking Indigenous sovereignty, land defense, and climate justice, offering resources, advocacy, and support for environmental and Indigenous movements globally.
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