Description

Early treaties with tribal nations were inherently predatory, often targeting land and resource rights, concepts that were foreign to many Indigenous communities. The U.S. government frequently relied on coercion and deception to pressure tribes into signing disadvantageous agreements. The Medicine Creek Treaty ceded 2.24 million acres of land to the U.S. government in exchange for hunting and fishing rights, and the establishment of three reservations. They were rough terrain, unacceptable to the nations involved who relied on fish as a food source. This piece represents the exploitative nature of these treaties and the blood that was spilled as a result.

About the Artist

Mia's multidisciplinary practice centers on Native American culture, history, and the contemporary Indigenous experience in 21st-century America. She seeks to challenge exclusionary ideals of Native American art, while honoring the complexity of Indigenous identities and traditions. Through her work, she aims to raise awareness for contemporary native-led movements like Murdered and Missing Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) and Land Back. The historical injustices against Native American communities are often overlooked even as they continue to affect individuals today. She wants to be a part of creating a world where more people are educated about the histories and cultures of Native American tribes.

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