In 2016, Maura Garcia (non-enrolled Cherokee/Mattamuskeet), a 2015 Rocket Grant recipient, launched her project Center of the Universe in conjunction with the Kansas City Indian Center. The [...]
On Saturday June 11th we had a joyous, powerful and beautiful day of discussions, sharing, dancing and making art! We had an excellent turn out. ‘Twas a good time for both those sharing and [...]
(featured drawing & painting by Lupe Krehbiel) Warm-Up: It’s April 16th and we all gather Saturday morning to practice our group-choreographed dance based on the images carved on [...]
On March 26th we met for our second session. When a dancer is involved, everything begins with a warm-up 🙂 We started the day in a circle, rehearsing our budding choreography…READ MORE [...]
On March 12th, we gathered for the first session of Center of the Universe and started with introductions: ourselves, the project and the long, long history of urbanity in Indian country… [...]
After hearing from the other grantees, I am excited to be in such good company 🙂 Looking forward to seeing how all of the projects unfold and progress.