Art of the Earth

Join us for a gathering of Indigenous woodland arts practitioners. This is an opportunity to engage with Indigenous artists, learn about what the natural world provides, how materials are harvested and processed to create art.

Visitors will enrich their understanding of the interconnection between Mother Earth and her gifts and learn about the reciprocal relationships of care and attention that all living things have for each other through these arts. Artists will be engaged in their art practices while engaging the public by sharing their personal

relationship with the natural world, the process of collection of natural materials, cultural history and significances and the materiality of their own arts practices. Many of the artists will also be selling their work.

“Certain Indigenous artists engage directly with the natural world, their practices connect cultural heritage, time, ancestral knowledges, local environments and community. We want this event to highlight that work and to bring the greater public into direct dialogue with a truly exceptional assemblage of practitioners as

well as give the artists a chance to work alongside one another and share their experiences and journeys with each other.” - Michael Galban (Washoe/Mono Lake Paiute), Historic Site Manager, Ganondagan State Historic Site

Featured Artists & their disciplines -

Noodin & Ashley Shawanda, Anishinabek, Bullrush mats

Jamie Jacobs, Seneca, Quillwork

Tonia Galban, Mohawk, Basketry

Jodi Maracle, Mohawk, Hide tanning

Talon Silverhorn, Shawnee, Multiple skills

Michael Galban, Washoe/Mono Lake Paiute, Multiple skills

Jared Nally, Miami, Weaving

Cole Reuben, Seneca, Carving

Renee Wasson Dillard, Anishinbe, Weaver

Ashley Shawanda (Anishinabek)

Ashley Shawanda (Anishinabek)

Tonia Galban (Mohawk)

Talon Silverhorn, Shawnee