survivance is about refusing to let harm define the totality of who we are. iyiniwak are still here, living, thriving and sharing ways of knowing, being, and doing.

iyikiwak (Indigenous people) are whole and inherently full of medicine, strength and wellness. genocide-informed practice recognizes the impact of genocide and intergenerational, collective and personal resilience of those who have survived genocide.

trees know how to take what is heavy and transform it into something lighter. when we sit with them, they help us do the same. the land has always been one of our greatest healers — and it's always in conversation with us.