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News Source: Underscore

Luna Reyna, Underscore News + ICT

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.
Nika Bartoo-Smith / Underscore Native News/ICT

Portland Exhibition Explores Art to Preserve Moments in Time

From Underscore Native News (by Nika Bartoo-Smith) – A new exhibition at Native Arts and Cultures Foundation showcases art from fellows they’ve worked with over the last 15 years.

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.

Indigenous People Press on to Indigenize Museums

From Underscore (by Brian Bull) – Despite strides, much work is still needed to “Indigenize” museums that offer outdated and Eurocentric views of Indigenous communities.

Traditional Canoes Return to the Waters of the Pacific Northwest

From Underscore (by Richard Arlin Walker) – This month, we welcome the return of the Intertribal Canoe Journey after a three-year pandemic hiatus.

She Said the Land Called Her Home

From Underscore (by Jarrette Werk) – As a kid, Katherine Paul loved traveling with her mother, who spoke at anthropological lectures around the world. This year, the Swinomish tribal citizen is hitting the road once more — to launch her first European tour in support of her third album.

Indigenous Midwifery Center Aims to Revitalize Birth Practices

From Underscore (by McKayla Lee) – The Center for Indigenous Midwifery is providing culturally centered care for Native families, preserving the traditions of pregnancy and offering education and community support.

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