Khani Schultz of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was the coordinator for the pouch project. She writes: "It is an honor to be a descendent from the Chinook and Umpqua Tribes. I am thankful that my mother and grandmother taught me very early the importance of the traditions from these Tribes. These traditions are the bonds that continue to hold my family close today."
As each pouch that was designed for this project is unique, so are all the artists involved. The artists from Grand Ronde have provided statements about themselves and their artwork:
I am a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. My background is of the Chinuk, Kalapuya, Northern Paiute, as well as Tolawa and Yurok. My husband and I have been raising our three daughters in the Grand Ronde area as well as going back and forth between our Tribes in Northern California, the Karuk and Smith River Rancheria. We as a family gathered traditionally and have passed this lifestyle on to our children. The use of the materials and designs that I use in my work is influenced by this lifestyle. I hope you enjoy my work.
Shawn Hostler
I am a descendant of Soloman Riggs from the Umpqua Tribe through my Great-grandmother, Emma Tom Leno. My grandparents are Margaret Ruth Leno and Henry D. Peters Jr. I am 32, married with two wonderful sons and two beautiful daughters. I've always been intrigued by native art and culture. I have enjoyed Indian craftwork since I was young. Today, I have been gifted. I continue to rediscover my heritage. Thanks to the encouragement of my uncles, Dietrich and Norman Peters, I can again do what I love and share it with others.
Melissa Merlene Nelson
I am from Molalla and Chinook ancestry. I focus on the attainment of inner-peace in native traditional fashion and beadwork. I believe this goes hand-in-hand because to appreciate the art, one must understand the culture from which it is prominently embedded. Beadwork encompasses my spiritual purpose to reconnect and signify my heritage.
Mario Carlos Labonte Martinez
I am a descendant of the Kalapuya and Chinook people. I enjoy participating in cultural gatherings, such as sweats and pow-wows. I am a traditional grass dancer. My Mother and Grandmother taught me about respect and to be thankful for everything that the Creator has provided. My older brother Bobby is a spiritual leader in our Tribe and has taught me all about our traditions. One day, I will teach the same knowledge and wisdom to my daughter, Kailiyah.
Brian Krehbiel
My name is Sabrina McDaniel and I was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon. My heritage is Klamath, Chinook, and Cree. I am enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. When I was 12 years old, I first wanted to learn to bead because it was a way to express my artistic visions. I went to my Aunt Bonnie who did all the beading in the family and learned by sitting and watching her. She taught me the basics of numerous styles of beading, such as hatbands, belt buckles, moccasins, dresses, regalia, cradle boards, porcupine quillwork, and more.
Sabrina McDaniel
A descendant of the Rogue River and Umpqua people, I am the mother of four children and the grandmother of seven grandchildren. I believe in keeping our traditions and art alive by passing the knowledge on to our children. I learned these things from my Mother and Aunt Maude. Now my daughters and I will teach them to my grandchildren.
Margaret Provost
I am a descendent of the Clackamas Chinook. I learned how to gather and prepare native materials for crafts from my Grandmother, Pauline (Warren) Johnson. I am interested in all forms of traditional art and teach others the things I have learned from long ago. Currently, I serve as the Chair of the Cultural Committee for my Tribe.
Patricia Allen
I am proud to be a descendant of Jean Baptiste Tyequariche Norwest, who was a great man in this country long ago. Over the years, I have enjoyed making many forms of art. In addition to beading, I have enjoyed carving and other traditional crafts. For the past few years, I have been interested primarily in creating my own designs.
Marcella M. Selwyn
I was born the youngest of 7 children and a descendant from the Rogue, Umpqua, Kalapuya, Shasta, and Chinook Tribes. I devote my time to Cultural Resource Protection. My earliest recollections of childhood have been in native crafts and activities. You would always find me with beads and leather in my pockets. My inspiration was my brother, who is a gifted traditional dancer and native craftsman. With each handmade craft, I create it with thoughts from the heart, and with every item, a part of my ancestor's life is told. I must thank my mother and father, Margaret Leno and Henry D. Peters Jr., for the traditions in my heart that I will carry forever.
Norman Peters
I am proud to be a descendant of Jean Baptiste Tyequariche Norwest who was a great man in this country long ago. Although born in southern Oregon, I spent the greater part of my childhood in various government hospitals as a patient with tuberculosis. In the hospital, I learned to sew before I learned to read. Today, many people come to me for help in making their ribbon shirts, jingle dresses, fancy dance regalia and other things. Designing this pouch to commemorate the people that Lewis and Clark visited here in 1806 is something I feel honored to have been asked to do.
Marilee Norwest-Davis
I am Lydia Hostler-Logan of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Yurok, and Tollawa Tribes. I have also served three years in the U.S. Army. I am a third generation traditional drum maker. I make everything from hand drums to Pow Wow drums.
Lydia Hostler-Logan<
I am Leonard Logan II, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am also of the Tututini, Chetco, and Saauksuattle people. I am a sundancer.
Leonard Logan II
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