Indigiqueer Imaginings at the End and Beginning of Worlds

Explore the evolving landscape of Indigiqueer literature and its impact on Indigenous sovereignty in this thought-provoking lecture by Daniel Heath Justice. Delve into the concept of "writing as rupture" introduced by Joshua Whitehead, examining how it challenges colonial impositions on genre and storytelling. Trace the genealogy of Indigiqueer expression, from Beth Brant's foundational work to contemporary writers, and understand how embodied eroticism serves as a crucial element in Two-Spirit literary sovereignty. Analyze the significance of Indigiqueer writing in confronting resurgent Christo-colonialism and its eliminatory imperatives. Gain insights from Justice, a distinguished Cherokee scholar and author, as he discusses the generative urgency of Indigiqueer literature in the context of Indigenous resistance and cultural reclamation.