by Joy Brant
Alicia Chavis
Moccasin "Vamps"
These are entitled "Angels" in honor of those sisters who were taken from us violently and for those who have yet to find their way home. by Alicia Chavis
Marie Chalykoff
Moccasin "Vamps"
Idea of beaded beads because it was a great idea to show an important thing that women do: beadwork. Which is a way of identity. by Marie Chalykoff
Sylmadel Coke
Moccasin "Vamps"
The colors are Black for our people, red for our blood that was shed through imperialism, oppression, domination, and the enslavement. The green for the fertility and respect for our lands and the yellow for our sunshine and hope. The chains represent the physical and spiritual shackling of our peoples and the star symbolizes the North Star that guided enslaved peoples to your Turtle Island. The border represents the land on which we stand. by Sylmadel Coke
Marcia Spirit Flicker Campbell
Moccasin "Vamps"
I've incorporated my Aniyunwiya (Cherokee) heritage into this art. 7 pointed star, the healing hand, and the flower border made me think of the Cherokee Rose, which was the tears our people cried on the Trail of Tears. These tears are for the missing and lost women of our Nations. Smoke and prayers are lifted every day for them. by Marcia Spirit Flicker Campbell
Pa Cour
Moccasin "Vamps"
The ones on the top are for Simone Sanderson, young mom taken too soon. The ones on the bottom are for Lorna Blacksmith. She was only 18...she had dreams as any young woman would. She wanted to be a nurse and my design is of a nurse's symbol. It turned out looking like an angel which seems fitting.... by Pa Cour
Priscilla Campeau
Moccasin "Vamps"
For my Aunty Eleanor, I always remembered her voice. by Priscilla Campeau
Justine Chalykoff
Moccasin "Vamps"
I chose to do strawberries because they are the women's medicine. by Justine Chalykoff