Center for Native Futures

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The newest blog post "Writing Relationally: Indigenous Writers at FAWC 2026" on Swirling Water, written by Dominique Day...
09/02/2026

The newest blog post "Writing Relationally: Indigenous Writers at FAWC 2026" on Swirling Water, written by Dominique Daye Hunter (Granville County Saponi), highlights the three Indigenous writers who participated in the seventh week of workshops at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA. Swipe to read about Dominique and see publications from Deborah Jackson Taffa, Kelli Jo Ford, and m.s. RedCherries!

Fom left to right: Dominique Daye Hunter (Granville County Saponi), m.s. RedCherries (Northern Cheyenne Nation), Deborah Jackson Taffa (Kwatsaán, Laguna Pueblo), and Kelli Jo Ford (Cherokee Nation). Photo courtesy of Dominique Daye Hunter.

Dominique Daye Hunter (she/her) is the author of the poetry collection Seeds: Stories of Afro-Indigenous Resilience and picture book Hasi Čhigǫ:yǫ (Sweet Berry). She is pursuing a dual MFA in poetry and nonfiction at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Dominique is Afro-Indigenous (Yesáh: Granville County Saponi), and lives in Šaunhuntakot (Durham, NC).Dominique Daye Hunter (she/her) is the author of the poetry collection Seeds: Stories of Afro-Indigenous Resilience and picture book Hasi Čhigǫ:yǫ (Sweet Berry). She is pursuing a dual MFA in poetry and nonfiction at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Dominique is Afro-Indigenous (Yesáh: Granville County Saponi), and lives in Šaunhuntakot (Durham, NC).

Whiskey Tender, by Deborah Jackson Taffa (Kwatsaán, Laguna Pueblo), was a 2024 National Book Award finalist among other accolades.

Crooked Hallelujah, by Kelli Jo Ford (Cherokee Nation), is a winner of the Paris Review’s Plimpton Prize among other honors.

mother, by m.s. RedCherries (Northern Cheyenne Nation), was a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Poetry.

We're open late today until 6pm, then we'll be heading over to check out Selena Kearney's and Casey Brown's project on t...
08/20/2026

We're open late today until 6pm, then we'll be heading over to check out Selena Kearney's and Casey Brown's project on the river. Hope to see ya!

Wild Mile Projections - a collaboration between Urban Rivers and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

08/14/2026

If you're in Santa Fe this weekend for Indian Market, make sure to visit our Center for Native Futures artists at their booths or the various galleries they're showing at. And buy some art from them! 😁 Best wishes to everyone this weekend!

Holly Wilson - LIN W 719
Jason Wesaw - CAT 913 and FOMA Gallery
Kelly Church - LIN E 738 and FOMA Gallery
Avis Charley Art - LIN W 738
David Martin - MAR 812
Ryan Singer Art - PLZ 38 and Blue Rain Gallery
George Alexander - PLZ 50 and Gerald Peters Contemporary
Micah Wesley- LIN E 728
Le'Ana Asher - Keep an eye out for booth number

The Art of Chris Pappan at Blue Rain Gallery

Sean Chandler - Gerald Peters Contemporary
Hattie Lee Menodoza - Henry and the Fish & Gerald Peters Contemporary

08/12/2026
Come see the show tomorrow! Opening reception begins with our Native Community Hour at 3pm, and all are welcome at 4pm.
08/08/2026

Come see the show tomorrow!

Opening reception begins with our Native Community Hour at 3pm, and all are welcome at 4pm.

Join us Saturday, August 8 for the opening of Pocket Full of Shells! Meet the artists Courtney M. Leonard, Frank Buffalo...
08/07/2026

Join us Saturday, August 8 for the opening of Pocket Full of Shells! Meet the artists Courtney M. Leonard, Frank Buffalo Hyde, and Néepa Hyde and stay for food and drinks.

3pm Native Community Hour
4-6:30pm Open to the public

We just lost a legend in the Native art world, Jean LaMarr. She was a force, a talented printmaking artist, and a fierce...
08/02/2026

We just lost a legend in the Native art world, Jean LaMarr. She was a force, a talented printmaking artist, and a fierce teacher. CfNF co-founder Chris Pappan was Jean's student at IAIA back in the day. We were fortunate to reconnect with her last fall. We shared laughter and memories about our time at IAIA, and through the years she always expressed how proud of us she was.

Rest in peace, Jean. We will miss you. Our sincerest condolences to your family and those closest to you.

-Debra

Come meet the artists and join us for food and drinks to celebrate the opening of POCKET FULL OF SHELLS! Featuring Court...
08/02/2026

Come meet the artists and join us for food and drinks to celebrate the opening of POCKET FULL OF SHELLS!

Featuring Courtney M. Leonard, Frank Buffalo Hyde, and Néepa Hyde.

Saturday, August 8
3pm Native Community Hour
4pm Open to the Public

Lollapalooza (backstage access)!
07/31/2026

Lollapalooza (backstage access)!

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