California Traditional Artist Plaza
Vairea T Samn
Rima'i Ma'ohi (Traditional Handcrafts indigenous to French Polynesia), Rara'a (Traditional Weaving Techniques), 'Orero (Traditional Oratory Arts) & 'Ori Tahiti (Traditional Tahitian Dance)
African-American Luthiership of the Banjo
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Black To Our Roots
Spaces of Resistance: Afro-Descendant/Indigenous recipes, food prep methods and cooking techniques
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Anatolian Arts Institute
Maqam music from Anatolia, Middle East and Beyond (North Africa, Andalusia and India)
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Institute of Native Knowledge
Poster design for local exhibition. Photo courtesy of the organization. Established in 1989, the Institute of Native Knowledge is a Native-run and directed organization dedicated to the mission of “returning Native knowledge to Native people.” Based in northwestern California, the Institute supports Native arts and culture projects for individuals…
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Teresa McGinnis
Yurok women’s regalia
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Bernadette Smith
Bernadette Smith in Pomo dress. Photo by Johnny Oliver. Bernadette Smith of Sacramento has been a traditional dancer for over 30 years and a songholder for over 17 years. The art of traditional Coastal Pomo song and dance has been practiced since time immemorial here in California. Songs and dances, known…
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Melody Williams
Melody holding a canoe basket made by her grandmother Della Campbell. Photo by Buffie Schmidt. Melody Williams of Arcata, began her weaving journey at 22, learning from her grandmother, Della Campbell. She later reconnected with traditional basket weaving through her aunt, Christine Hamilton, who taught gathering and weaving techniques…
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Deborah McConnell
Deborah McConnell
