Beadwork itself is a material expression of Indigenous sovereignty.

-Dr. Chelsea Herr (Choctaw), Guest Curator, the Couse-Sharp Historic Site

This exhibition highlights diverse ways in which Indigenous peoples maintain sovereignty over not only their lands, but also their cultures, knowledge systems, and identities.

Watch these discussions in the videos below!

Click here to learn more about the Stitched in Sovereignty artists.

The Luna Chapel and the Couse-Sharp Historic Site reside on the ancestral homelands of Taos Pueblo. As guests of these lands, we honor Taos Pueblo, the Red Willow People, who celebrate the 50th anniversary of the return of Blue Lake.