Montclair Art Museum Sets Weekend Series of Events Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day    In this weekend series developed with Iakowi:he’ne’ Oakes, artists from Northeastern Indigenous nations share their varied artistic practices, which include photography, landscape art, digital media, painting, beadwork, fashion, and performance. In dialogue, they will reflect on their lands and waters, narrative and memory, and how their work counteracts injustice to forge new regional futures.     Native Artists, Northeast Futures Artist Conversation with Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag), David L. Haff (Lenape), and Jeremy Dennis (Shinnecock) Moderated by Laura J. Allen, MAM Curator of Native American Art October 9, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Virtual Event | Free    Learn more and register online ➜         Sunday Studio: Beaded Friendship Bracelets with Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes October 10, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. In-person Event for Families | Free with Museum Admission Learn to make beaded friendship bracelets with guest artist Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes, who will bring an array of beautiful beads and her own specialized tools and knowledge. You only need to bring your creativity! Iakowi:he'ne' will share an overview of Native American beadwork, from its origins to the stunning creations of contemporary beadwork artists. Be inspired as you hand-select your own materials and create your own unique beadwork bracelet design to take home or gift to a friend.   Register Online         Native Artists, Northeast Futures Artist Conversation with Kawesoton Light (Mohawk), Ty Defoe (Oneida/Ojibwe), and Skawennati (Mohawk) Moderated by Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes (Mohawk), Cultural Curator, Advocate, and Artist October 11, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Virtual Event | Free    Learn more and register online ➜