Read the full article by Justine Chahal at Sacramento News & Review
A man paints on the side of a building, blending traditional basketweaving patterns with his street art. Another looks through the lens of a camera, zooming in as a chef speaks on the topic of Native American food sovereignty. A woman prepares to tattoo a client through traditional hand-poke methods.
Although these three artists hail from different cities and tribes, they all share a desire to raise awareness of their Indigenous roots.
Deerstine Suehead, an artist based in Sacramento, says she always tries to keep her culture at the forefront of her work. She believes visibility is important and combats the erasure her tribe has experienced.