Good Luck and Fortune: The Tradition of the Daruma
From Ambush (by Mio Koumura) – The traditional Japanese Daruma doll dates back hundreds of years, and represents luck and fortune especially as we prepare to ring in the new year.
Transformative Art Supporting Indigenous Prisoners’ Rights
From Underscore News + ICT (by Luna Reyna) – A new artistic collaboration raises awareness for incarcerated Indigenous people and their experiences in the prison system.
Nana Frimpong Oduro and Pamela Council Explore Body and Meaning at Wa Na Wari
Photographer Nana Frimpong Oduro and interdisciplinary artist Pamela Council have mesmerizing works exploring different facets of body and meaning at Wa Na Wari until Oct. 27.
Portland Exhibit By Hopi Artist Provokes Healing Through Remembering
From Underscore (by Nika Bartoo-Smith) – Mikaela Shafer’s dreamlike exhibit, “Matrilineal Memory”, is on display at Portland’s Center for Native Arts and Cultures on May 31 and June 6.
It’s Our Time: ‘Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya’ Comes to SIFF
From South Seattle Emerald (by Michelle Hurtubise) – Indigenous filmmakers Ivy and Ivan MacDonald and Daniel Glick’s award-winning documentary ‘Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya’ played in May at the 50th Seattle International Film Festival!
Getting Blessed in the Rain for the 21st Annual White Center Cambodian New Year Festival
From South Seattle Emerald (by Jenn Ngeth) – April 27th marked the 21st celebration of the White Center Cambodian New Year Festival. Check out the event in photos!
‘Invisible Histories’ Podcast Unearths Forgotten Histories of South Seattle
From South Seattle Emerald (by Jas Keimig) – A new podcast seeks to shed light on the stories of marginalized people throughout the history of South Seattle.
