Iakonikonriiosta
JULY
Iakonikonriiosta is a citizen of the Mohawk Nation, Bear Clan. She bring grassroots Kanienkehaka cultural experiences, political activism, and community knowledge with her. She earned a great deal of educational knowledge and experience in the fields of cultural preservation and management, including a Bachelor of Arts and two master’s degrees. She also accumulated work knowledge through two and a half decades of experience as a Supervisor, Archivist, Head Archivist, Historic Preservation Officer (working with the Haudenosaunee Repatriation Committee 2003-2008), Executive Director, Shop Owner, Post-Secondary Course Instructor and Museum Coordinator/Manager. At home, Iakonikonriiosta sews and quilts to maintain her personal balance and create beautiful expressive quilts.
“Many aspects of nature have inspired my work. The Adirondack Mountains have inspired my life. The mountains and sky have always been a source of freedom, comfort and generational visceral memory. For those who cannot travel, in time or across the land, art can bring the images, colors, feelings, and messages the mountains share. I believe walking through the woods, enjoying the waters and listening to the birds and wildlife near the Adirondacks, unrushed by limited timeframes, will enrich my perspective by leaps and bounds.”
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