Donald Ellis, a renowned Canadian art dealer who founded his gallery of historical Native American art almost five decades ago, has long been confronting some of the issues that plague […]
The Ceramics of Lucy M. Lewis: Tradition and Innovation for an Ethical Collection
Lucy M. Lewis was a potter from the Acoma Pueblo (New Mexico) who took inspiration in archaeological ceramics which she adapted and reinterpreted. In doing so, she pioneered contemporary Acoma pottery. From museums throughout the United States to Obama’s Oval Office, Lucy M. Lewis’ work has been recognized and exhibited widely. Blending tradition and innovation, contemporary Acoma pottery can be seen as a substitute for the controversial display of archaeological ceramics which were looted from burials.
10 Q’s to Emily Minogiizhigookwe Nelis – Good Day Beadwork
Anishinaabe artist Emily immediately caught our attention through her delicate floral beadwork on Instagram. Her love and dedication to her art is equalled by her respect for Ojibwe traditions and her desire to pass on her knowledge to future generations. A deeply caring, dedicated, and committed woman who will be, no doubt, a successful business owner and a revered teacher.
Land Acknowledgements: Honoring Indigenous Peoples Past, Present, and Emerging
Land acknowledgements have become common in the world of North American academia, and especially in the Humanities. But, outside of that reduced sphere, many are those that are still unaware of the definition, role, and importance of land acknowledgements. This might be a place to start.
TikTok, to the rescue
As some people used last year’s lockdown to get into yoga, reconnect with themselves or start cooking for the first time, a lot of us got sucked into social media, but not always to be a total waste of time. This is how I discovered @shinanova – Shina Novalinga – and her mother @kayuulanov, both Inuk throat singers sharing about their culture on Tiktok and Instagram. A new kind of content on the platform that made me wonder if we may have missed a step regarding preserving intangible heritage. Did social media become our last chance?
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