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09/19/2023

New work for x upcoming tour “2 The Moon And Back”

Check out their profiles for tickets 🫡

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09/16/2023

Block Party presented by and is going!

Come down and get some food and hear some cumbia👁️🇲🇽

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09/11/2023

Thank you for co-hosting the “Stories Are Living Things” workshop at

This activation is one of the many collaborations coming 🙌🏽

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08/31/2023

PORTLAND, OR!

Block Party is going down September 16 ✌🏾

Come with the whole family for a day of food, music and raise funds for our friend Frances Gourley.

Special performance by presented by with support of

07/05/2022

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The language of photography is rooted in colonial power dynamics.

Language plays a key role in perpetuating these dynamics, so when it comes to visual storytelling, we need to rethink how we communicate. In conversation with Atmos, Native American artists Josué Rivas and Rose B. Simpson reflect on breaking free from these colonial constructs.

Head to the link in our bio to read the full discussion. This conversation was held in partnership with —an Indigenous-led storytelling platform.

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07/04/2022

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"Independence" Day in the United States perpetuates myths of American exceptionalism, Manifest Destiny, and white supremacy. These myths have been used to justify land theft, genocide, and violence against Native peoples.

This farce of July, learn about five Indigenous movements you can support instead.

Follow these accounts to stay informed:

06/21/2022

Portland Fam!

Join us on June 23rd for presented by 🤘UNLESS] an evening of community, dialogue, culture and reciprocity.

We will have appearances by and and sounds by

We will also be dropping a special collaborative T with 🤘UNLESS] and

See ya there!

03/24/2022

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You’ve heard of the , but do you realize how important it is to speak up for our future generations?

The results of this survey will help communicate to decision-makers what is important to Indian Country.

Swipe to see why YOU should take the survey today ➡️ indigenousfutures.org



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03/22/2022

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“This life of being an artist, of being sober, of being on a journey to heal is already pretty radical,” said Cara Romero, Fine Art Photographer and 2020 Radical Imagination Artist Grantee.

The 2022 Radical Imagination Application Phase is NOW OPEN and accepting Letters Of Interest (LOI) from radical artists, creatives and culture bearers who seek to:

⚡Propose solutions to dismantle structural racism through their art & creativity

⚡Imagine and practice justice within their communities while working to rebuild and assemble a better world

⚡Amplify community voices to counter inequitable systems, policies and practices

NDN Radical Imagination Grants of up to $50,000 are available to Indigenous artists and culture bearers working in all traditions, mediums, and genres working in the defense, development, or decolonization of Indigenous Peoples and the planet.

For more information on eligibility for applying, please visit the NDN Grants & Fellowship page on the NDN Collective website or click here: https://ndnco.cc/RadImag

➡️ Letters of Interest (LOIs) are due April 8, 2022 by 5pm CST. It is best to register and complete log-in credentials before the grant due date. Any attempts to register later than 3pm CST on April 6, 2022, does not guarantee availability for technical support or submission by the 5pm. CST deadline on April 8th.

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03/20/2022

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— As we thaw out from our winter hibernation, spring has sprung a message for us:

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We can want the best for others & offer our support but ultimately the choice is theirs to make. Sometimes we gotta meet people where they’re at & make peace with that.

We’re all going thru some type of change & transformation. 2022 has been pointing towards a & of sorts.

Some of us may not be aware of the transforming times we’re in & some may choose to silence the messages they’ve been receiving.

However, we’re all in a state of transition whether we’re conscious of it or not.

An important lesson I’ve been reminded of in various ways is that we can observe but we don’t have to absorb.

We don’t have to take on burdens that are not ours to carry.

We are worthy of experiencing a self-determined & joyful life.

We can extend our energies to one another in ways that are generative & reciprocal.

We can show up in ways that honor everyone involved including ourselves.

We can embody the inner peace & harmony we seek despite the chaos that cycles around us.

One way we can do this is by observing what we’ve been absorbing. Filtering out what does not belong within our minds, bodies, & spirits.

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SIDENOTE: A big salamat to everyones support on the Love, Peace, & High Vibes collection. I hope y’all have been liking the Everpress run’s so far.

📩 If you have any feedback on the quality of the garments def. lmk. & I look forward to releasing more collections ahead.

☀️Stay rising. Muahhh

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Typeface: Karrik, by Jean-Baptiste Morizot & Lucas Le Bihan

03/19/2022

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Intersectionality keeps us from ignoring how seemingly separate social issues accumulate to form nuanced and unique injustices.

Gender is just one of many marginalizations that collides with the climate crisis, making women more vulnerable to its impacts.

Swipe to learn about the importance of intersectionality in the climate movement. Read more about this connection in The Frontline by . Link in bio.

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03/09/2022

03/08/2022

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On we want to honor all the Native women leaders who have broken down barriers for Indigenous peoples. These trailblazers captivate audiences with their humor, have made crucial victories in representation, and have built power for our communities.

Thank you to all the leading and bringing others with you.

Among those pictured:

Sierra Nizhoni Teller Ornelas
Maria Tallchief
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland
Zitkala-Sa
Jana Schmieding
Susan La Flesche Picotte
Amanda Blackhorse
Pretty Nose
Rep. Sharice Davids
Sarah Winnemucca
Wilma Mankiller
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
Elizabeth Peratrovich
Jamie Okuma
Joy Harjo

03/02/2022

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March 1st marks the beginning of Women’s History Month and an opportunity to hold up the fierce and loving Indigenous Matriarchs who have birthed, nurtured, inspired, defended, protected and uplifted us throughout our lives.

Whether that be the Indigenous Matriarchs who left imprints on the fabric of our collective histories as catalysts of change through fervent liberatory efforts, or the Matriarchs who have been pillars to us personally– protecting, uplifting and guiding us daily.

Today and everyday we hold up these sacred embodiments of love and strength as they continue to weave our communities closer, forever illustrating the power of Indigenous matriarchal medicine. 💜✊🏽

✨ Let us know in the comments the women and femmes you want to commemorate and who serve ✨

02/28/2022

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At For Freedoms, every month is . All year long, we are proud to present and support the work of Black artists.

1️⃣ "Where Black Power Lives"
2️⃣ "There Are Black People in the Future"
3️⃣ "Freedom is Not Guaranteed"
4️⃣ "Does Black Innocence Matter?"
5️⃣ "Make America Panther Again"
6️⃣ "How Many More Protests Do We Need?"
7️⃣ "People Of Conscience Courage Are Everywhere"
8️⃣ "Soul Out The Blocks"
9️⃣ "Heart Recognition"
🔟 "Who's in Control of Your Narrative?"

01/06/2022

A FUTURE THE NEXT GENERATION CAN SEE THEMSELVES IN

Billboard by Nick Tilsen installed in Rapid City, South Dakota as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement.

More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?”

Photo by .r0se

01/03/2022

They Used To Walk Here… Not Anymore

This billboard by artists Zak Hajjaoui, , and was inspired by a photographic archive and exhibition depicting Sheshatshiu, an Innu reserve in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In response to this contemporary portrait of his community, the artist Zak Hajjaoui writes:

"Today, it is more about fighting for our land and making sure we keep what is ours. So we take pictures of landscapes so our kids can go back to life before the reserve... so we can start thinking about our own selves and not worry about anyone else."

Billboard installed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement. More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?”

Explore the work of on view now in the exhibition "The Pictures Woke the People Up: Canada, Colombia and American Alphabets" at in Toronto through January 15.

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12/20/2021

LAND BACK

"The forms and shapes are true to the traditional written language used by my mothers and grandmothers ancestors. Yéi áwé! Haa shuká toonáx̲ haa yatee! Has du łatseen haa tuyéi yatee á! Łdak̲át át yee tuyéi yatee! Yee gu.aa yáx̲ x’wán aan yatx’u saani!"

This billboard by artist Nahaan () has been installed in Everett, Washington as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement. More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?”

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12/15/2021

THE LAND NEEDS ITS PEOPLE

"This billboard is up in Apache territory, so first and foremost, Land Back in this area is about them. I wanted to make something that would remind non-Natives that the land really does need its people. In this case, Apache Land needs Apache People."—

"I wanted to remind people that the land is its own being, which is why I created the work from clay," says River. "Clay is the earth allowing us to mold it, allowing us to tell its messages. I hope the that settlers hear the whispers of the ancient face that demand they give their land to Apache people and join forces with them to defy colonial rule."

Billboard installed in Alamogordo, New Mexico as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and .

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12/14/2021

EARTH IS OUR MOTHER & WATER IS LIFE

"The work expresses the relationship to the earth with a sense of reverence for the land. In understanding that reverence and care of the land by Native American people, one understands the importance of returning this land to the original inhabitants of this great Turtle Island."—

In collaboration with and , works by 22 Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?”

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12/13/2021

THE BORDERS CROSSED US

"Our relationship is woven beyond colonial borders. From Argentina to Alaska, we as Indigenous peoples are related. We are the healing in our songs and the power in our ceremonies. We are the visions of our ancestors and the dreams of those yet to come. LANDBACK means us returning and being able to roam the Land freely. We didn't cross the borders, the borders crossed us."— and

This billboard by Josué Rivas and Brian Prince has been installed in Anaheim, CA as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement. More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?”

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12/08/2021

LENAPE: THE NATIVE NEW YORKERS

, the people, are the original stewards of what is now occupied New York. Despite the mass genocide, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes committed against the Indigenous peoples of these lands for centuries, the Lenape are still here thousands of miles away in what is now occupied Oklahoma. Still present. Still breathing. Still singing. Still making. Still dancing. Still living. Still loving. Still being. We welcome the return of our lands and our return to lënapehòkink.

Today on and the final day of , we encourage you to donate to the Lenapeowsi Foundation, dedicated to sustain and develop Lenape language, culture, and society. Lenapeowsi means to live the Lenape way and we serve all three Lenape Nations' Children, Elders, and People. Donations can be given at lenapeowsi.org, or tap the link in bio.

billboard installed in Queens, New York as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement. More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?”

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12/03/2021

LAND BACK

"This piece brings up the conversation of how National Parks have been acquired, delimited and up-kept, while forbidding the original caretakers of the land from having access to them for ceremony, medicine picking and hunting. It has been proven time and time again that the best caretakers of these beautiful sites are its original inhabitants for they have a thorough understanding of the ecosystem and a direct connection to the land."

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This billboard by artist Votan Henriquez has been installed in Edgewood, New Mexico as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement.

More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?”

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11/30/2021

WE ARE THE LAND

"The power of our work, message, and resistance knows no boundaries."—

This billboard by artists Krystal Two Bulls () and Votan Henriquez has been installed in Hot Springs, South Dakota as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement. More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?” Tap the link in bio for a map of all billboard locations.

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11/30/2021

RENEW KINSHIP WITH THE LAND

"Native people have always had a relationship with the land and colonization has caused Indigenous communities stress to continue our close ties with our homelands. It's time to return care of the land back to Native people. We need to renew our kinship with our mother and begin the process to heal from the damages of capitalization and colonization."

- Jared Yazzie

This billboard by artist JaredYazzie () has been installed in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico as part of .art, a collective effort powered by and to uplift Indigenous voices and broaden support for the Movement. More than 20 works of art by Indigenous artists and their allies have been placed in communities fighting for Indigenous rights and the protection of Native land, in response to the question, “What does land back mean to you?” Tap the link in bio for a map of all billboard locations.

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10/18/2021

"Conch shells drowned out the morning traffic. Above us, a red-tailed hawk circled.

Day after day, school began for me this way.

Raised in Gabrielino Shoshone/Kizh/Tongva Indigenous territories in what is now called Los Angeles, California, I was never forced to pledge allegiance to a flag."

New work for Levi's in collaboration with Anahuacalmecac World School and Xiuhtezcatl

https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/blog/article/community-sustainability-and-xuihtezcatl/