Generative Hope in the Postapocalyptic Present

Abstract

The Native Apocalypse, if contemplated seriously, has already taken place.-Grace Dillon I grew up hard, me.I've been through hell.I've faced the worst, tough people in my time, but I stood my ground.-Dunba Nunju (Walmajarri)We live in an era increasingly defined by apocalyptic rhetoric, from the seeming inevitability of climate change to conflict in the Middle East, from the specter of deregulation-induced global financial collapse to populism fueled by unprecedented First World income inequality and political distrust.Despite its Christian connotations, the concept of apocalypse serves a critical role in theorizing Indigenous futurity, uniquely capturing the world-altering histories of colonial brutality.Indigenous futures are not only vital for Aboriginal people; they also provide valuable insight into global challenges.In light of the widespread

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