Land Back Crew Neck
This is the second of Native Movement's Land Back series The Land Back movement is a recognition that the history and policies of colonialism have resulted in the theft, and in some cases, forced or coerced sale of Indigenous lands and waters. Indigenous peoples have both belonged to and been stewards of their lands and waters since time immemorial. This relationship has allowed for our lands, waters, animals and peoples to thrive.
Since Western colonialism, our lands, waters, animals and people have been threatened and continue to be under attack.
Land Back for Indigenous peoples means:
Reclaiming decision-making power
Honoring treaties and agreements
Reclaiming land management and environmental stewardship
Rejecting the exploitation of lands and waters
Rejecting extractive economy
We invite you to join in upholding Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. Find us at www.nativemovement.org/joinus to get involved.
About the artist:
Melissa Shaginoff is Ahtna and Paiute from Nay'dini'aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village, AK). She is an artist, a social activist, a writer, and a curator. Melissa’s work is shaped by the framework and intricacies of her Indigenous ceremonies and social structures. She utilizes visiting in her art practice, searching for deeper understanding through moments of exchange and reciprocity. She is currently the Assistant Curator at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Melissa Shaginoff is Ahtna and Paiute from Nay'dini'aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village, AK). She is an artist, a social activist, a writer, and a curator. Melissa’s work is shaped by the framework and intricacies of her Indigenous ceremonies and social structures. She utilizes visiting in her art practice, searching for deeper understanding through moments of exchange and reciprocity. She currently works for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian as the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for Alaska.
This is the second of Native Movement's Land Back series The Land Back movement is a recognition that the history and policies of colonialism have resulted in the theft, and in some cases, forced or coerced sale of Indigenous lands and waters. Indigenous peoples have both belonged to and been stewards of their lands and waters since time immemorial. This relationship has allowed for our lands, waters, animals and peoples to thrive.
Since Western colonialism, our lands, waters, animals and people have been threatened and continue to be under attack.
Land Back for Indigenous peoples means:
Reclaiming decision-making power
Honoring treaties and agreements
Reclaiming land management and environmental stewardship
Rejecting the exploitation of lands and waters
Rejecting extractive economy
We invite you to join in upholding Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. Find us at www.nativemovement.org/joinus to get involved.
About the artist:
Melissa Shaginoff is Ahtna and Paiute from Nay'dini'aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village, AK). She is an artist, a social activist, a writer, and a curator. Melissa’s work is shaped by the framework and intricacies of her Indigenous ceremonies and social structures. She utilizes visiting in her art practice, searching for deeper understanding through moments of exchange and reciprocity. She is currently the Assistant Curator at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Melissa Shaginoff is Ahtna and Paiute from Nay'dini'aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village, AK). She is an artist, a social activist, a writer, and a curator. Melissa’s work is shaped by the framework and intricacies of her Indigenous ceremonies and social structures. She utilizes visiting in her art practice, searching for deeper understanding through moments of exchange and reciprocity. She currently works for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian as the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for Alaska.
This is the second of Native Movement's Land Back series The Land Back movement is a recognition that the history and policies of colonialism have resulted in the theft, and in some cases, forced or coerced sale of Indigenous lands and waters. Indigenous peoples have both belonged to and been stewards of their lands and waters since time immemorial. This relationship has allowed for our lands, waters, animals and peoples to thrive.
Since Western colonialism, our lands, waters, animals and people have been threatened and continue to be under attack.
Land Back for Indigenous peoples means:
Reclaiming decision-making power
Honoring treaties and agreements
Reclaiming land management and environmental stewardship
Rejecting the exploitation of lands and waters
Rejecting extractive economy
We invite you to join in upholding Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. Find us at www.nativemovement.org/joinus to get involved.
About the artist:
Melissa Shaginoff is Ahtna and Paiute from Nay'dini'aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village, AK). She is an artist, a social activist, a writer, and a curator. Melissa’s work is shaped by the framework and intricacies of her Indigenous ceremonies and social structures. She utilizes visiting in her art practice, searching for deeper understanding through moments of exchange and reciprocity. She is currently the Assistant Curator at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Melissa Shaginoff is Ahtna and Paiute from Nay'dini'aa Na Kayax (Chickaloon Village, AK). She is an artist, a social activist, a writer, and a curator. Melissa’s work is shaped by the framework and intricacies of her Indigenous ceremonies and social structures. She utilizes visiting in her art practice, searching for deeper understanding through moments of exchange and reciprocity. She currently works for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian as the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for Alaska.