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Traditional Arts

2nd Place

Ononhkwa Skennen

Natasha Smoke Santiago

Akwesasne Mohawk, Turtle Clan

2026

Fired clay

Peace and serenity, as seen through my son and his friends, isn’t complicated. It’s laughter echoing without worry. It’s sitting side by side without judgment. It’s feeling safe enough to be loud, to be quiet, to be exactly who they are. To them, peace looks like friendship without conditions, joy without pressure, and a world that feels steady even if just for an afternoon.

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