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Artist Statement: "The bracelet was inspired by the traditional wampum cuffs and belt that the people of the Quahog shell have worn and used to record their history and agreements. This is a traditional piece that could be worn in any setting. This…

Artist Statement:"The inspiration for this piece comes from the Native American experience. Indigneous people have to constantly fight discrimination and violence and constantly explain and advocate for their culture. In this way, there is a warrior…

Artist Statement: "'Honoring the People of Sewanhaky' is an homage to the original inhabitants of the territory that encompasses Long Island. Sewanhaky translates to 'Island of Black Shells.' The concrete and wampum sculpture depicts a sea turtle…

Artist Statement:"This piece was created while thinking about the change Native Americans faced in the past. Dyashua Sylvester is the Shinneckock tribal member in this piece. As she glances out over the water that her people hunt and live by, she…

Artist Statement: "A piece symbolizing Shinnecock Natives protecting their land. It contains tribal member Sunshine Gumbs, at a location in Westwoods that belongs to the Shinnecock people. On a gorgeous day with a whale fin splashing in the water, we…

Artist Statement: "With the world becoming so modern and run by technology, I wanted to create something traditional and captured in this modern time. [At the] Shinnecock Annual Pow Wow 2018, I had the opportunity of witnessing the eastern war…

Thanks to the work of Indigenous historians, knowledge keepers, and artists we can understand the connection between past and present as a catalyst towards a liberated Indigenous future. The names of Dutch colonists are familiar to many of us, but…

Artist Statement:"Women have always been guiding forces within Native American communities. We offer our strength and perfection to those we care for. We become a shield for our loved ones or for our people, protecting them from a wide range of…

Artist Statement:"The idea for this belt came to life as a way to describe the plight of Indigenous people living in the modern world. Many natives struggle to stay connected to their old traditions while co-existing within a world of new…