Articles by karsand

This wrap skirt, created by women of the Mihšiinkweemiša family, is representative of a Myaamia style common in the 1800s which can still be seen […]

Today, Myaamia people use ribbonwork to decorate many different types of items, including clothing. This hat band, created by Karen Baldwin for her husband Daryl […]

We play moccasin game year round at community events with these game pads created by Karen Baldwin. Moccasin game is played with two teams–one team […]

Just like our ancestors, many Myaamia people want to wear ribbonwork during important occasions. This regalia, created by Larry Daylight, belongs to Donya Williams, Secretary/Treasurer […]

These were made by the family of Mihšihkinaahkwa ‘Little Turtle’ and are seen here worn by his second great-grandson Waapimaankwa ‘Anthony Rivarre’ in the photo. […]

Teekwaakia was born into the Miami-speaking Peeyankihšia ‘Piankashaw’ community and later married into the Myaamia family of Šiipaakana and Mahkoonsihkwa ‘Frances Slocum.’ In this James […]

In this George Winter painting of Teekwaakia ‘Jean Baptiste Brouillette’, you can see the decorated flaps on his leggings and moccasins. Winter depicted these as […]