GIKENDAASO, 2022

In a future where the world needs the wisdom of indigenous women more than ever, this image features Leah Kolakowski (Keweenaw Bay Ojibwe). In Leah's Native language, gikendaaso means s/he knows, is smart, is intelligent, is educated. Look close, appearing as reflections in her glasses, are images of Keweenaw powwow dances in the woods--a tradition that has been danced for hundreds of years in this place. Here we envision they will still be taking place far into the future.

Collections: Nordamerika Native Museum (Switzerland)