mitemhsa ahkolayi ‘Woman’s blanket/robe/shawl’
Likely made by Oonsaahšinihkwa and Kiihkinehkiišwa for their mother Mahkoonsihkwa ‘Frances Slocum.’ This could be worn in a variety of ways: by doubling over the […]
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Oonsaahšinihkwa ‘Jane Bundy Slocum’
Oonsaahšinihkwa was the daughter of Šiipaakana, a Myaamia headman, and Mahkoonsihkwa ‘Frances Slocum,’ an American captive. She likely made the ribbonworked clothing that she is […]
Mahkoonsihkwa, Kiihkinehkiišwa, and Oonsaahšinihkwa
Mahkoonsihkwa (1772-1847) was an American by birth who was captured in Pennsylvania. As an adult, she married Šiipaakana, a Myaamia headman. Her older daughter, Kiihkinehkiišwa […]
tihkinaakani ‘Cradleboard’ with wrap
Katrina Mitten made this cradleboard and wrap. Prior to the 20th century, cradleboards were used to swaddle and protect young children from their birth until […]
myaamiaki neepwaaminciki ‘Myaamia students’
Myaamiaki have been attending Miami University as part of the Myaamia Heritage Award Program since 1991. To date, 85 Myaamia students have graduated from Miami […]
myaamiaki eeweemaawaaci ‘Myaamia families’
Our families continue to come together to support one another, including through the production and wearing of ribbonwork. In the top photo, Miami Nation Ambassador […]
neehpikimoteenhsa ‘Red sash’ (Akima)
Akima Eecipoonkwia ‘Chief Doug Lankford’s’ Sash. Made by Karen Baldwin for the Chief of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to wear at Miami University events. […]
2015 Graduating Myaamia Students
Graduating students of Myaamia descent receive special sashes to be worn during commencement ceremonies at Miami University.