Empowering Women Interview
A narrative of tradition, heritage, and empowerment.
In March of 2022 I had been invited to document an incredible photo campaign that would honor the essence of womanhood, celebrating the strength and resilience of indigenous women with my tribe at the Seneca Nation of Indians through my sister business Tripe Up North. And little did I know, I was about to become a vital part of this empowering movement by being adding participant to my role as a vendor.
Being among the remarkable women highlighted for this campaign provided me with the opportunity to tell an important story, one that honors our ancestral grandmothers and inspires our upcoming youth. It allowed me to share insights into my life in a way I had never experienced before.
Being the granddaughter of a Thomas Indian Residential School survivor and the daughter of a christian family, I’ve had my own unique story. With the loss of both my parents, who were two of my dearest friends, I’ve inherited my childhood home.
It’s been a literal and spiritual homecoming in my grief journey.
Inheriting dad’s tools and mom’s collection of beadwork, I’m learning and practicing skills in renovating the home and finishing beading projects we started together. And now, they have become not just artifacts but threads that connect life narratives to legacy.
To hear more about my journey of self-discovery, heritage, and empowerment, click the link below:
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