Miyek’suya (Remember Me) Honouring “Missing, Murdered, Indigenous Persons” 2024 --- Memory Rose Poni-Cappo, Fort Yuma Quechan
The grass dance has been a part of my Dad’s family for nearly a century. Miyek’suya is the voice of male family members who went missing . . . murdered. Growing up, my father often spoke of their kindness, generosity, humility and Humour. Miyek’suya’s dancing clears the path and honours our relatives. Every detail of him has meaning. He wears a black painted streak across his eyes to remember we are and will continue to be warriors. Ceremony colours represent my family beliefs, and the red handprint honours the MMIW movement. The beadwork designs were inspired by my grandmother, Rose Ponicappo Kakenowash. Giizaagiin James.
Miyek’suya (Remember Me) Honouring “Missing, Murdered, Indigenous Persons” 2024 --- Memory Rose Poni-Cappo, Fort Yuma Quechan
The grass dance has been a part of my Dad’s family for nearly a century. Miyek’suya is the voice of male family members who went missing . . . murdered. Growing up, my father often spoke of their kindness, generosity, humility and Humour. Miyek’suya’s dancing clears the path and honours our relatives. Every detail of him has meaning. He wears a black painted streak across his eyes to remember we are and will continue to be warriors. Ceremony colours represent my family beliefs, and the red handprint honours the MMIW movement. The beadwork designs were inspired by my grandmother, Rose Ponicappo Kakenowash. Giizaagiin James.