Jul 9, 2020
she never asked for any recognition, because she wasn’t doing it to be recognized.
she did it because it filled her up.
she just carefully planted those seeds.
she just kept picking up those pieces.
she just kept visiting those old ones.
she just kept speaking her language and visiting her mother.
she just kept on lighting that seventh fire every time it went out.
she just kept making things a little bit better, until they were.
~ Author Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg) in “for asinykwe"
