OUR THEME FOR 2023: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “HOME”?

INDIGENOUS VOCALIST BRINGS A SENSE OF ‘HOME’ TO THEIR AUDIENCE THROUGH SOULFUL LYRICS

by GRACE BENALLY

Madame Zeroni, Chickasaw and Muskogee Creek and a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, found solace in music throughout their tumultuous upbringing. Now, they have redefined “home” for themselves and hope to bring comfort and peace to their audience through their wordplay and imagery.

A SENSE OF SAFETY AND INDIGENOUS CONNECTION: JOSHUA WISE ON THE MEANING OF HOME

by ELENA JOHNSON

Joshua Wise grew up in a strict religious household but discovered as a teenager that he didn’t share those beliefs. Learning about his Indigenous culture from his grandmother helped him create his own sense of safety and home. 

FRAMING THE PAST: HOW JAMAICAN-BORN ROSE HARVEY CAPTURES HOME IN MIAMI

by RAHE-WANITANAMA

Rose Harvey, a Ciboney Taíno from Askenish in Western Jamaica, harnesses photography to bridge her love for her birthplace with her adopted home in Florida. Through her lens, she fortifies family bonds and remains deeply rooted in her community. 

REVIVING ROOTS: HOW AN INDIGENOUS PROFESSOR FINDS HER HOME

by TYLIE GRIFFITH BOOKOUT

Dawna Riding In Hare is a Pawnee citizen who has served her tribe for over two decades. An American Indian Studies professor at Oklahoma State University, she memorializes her ancestors by educating the next generation about the history of Native American peoples.