PART 2 of 2 | Powered, guided, strengthened and loved by our matriarchs. Forever grateful for my grandmothers, my mother, my aunties, my sisters, my wife, and all the mother figures in my life.
Our mothers give meaning to memory. They hold in their hearts, in their bloodlines, in their prayers, in their hopes and wishes, trials and tribulations, the paths forward to better days. For when danger lurks our mothers continue to provide a way for us to find home again.
Elahkwa, matétera-bá, chiokoe utte’esia, ahéhee’, gracias, thank you for the wisdom you all carry, the stories you weave, the lessons you teach, the grace that you give, and the bright futures you lead for us.
Music By
Michael Kiwanuka
“Home Again”
PART 1 of 2 | Powered, guided, strengthened and loved by our matriarchs. Forever grateful for my grandmothers, my mother, my aunties, my sisters, my wife, and all the mother figures in my life.
Our mothers give meaning to memory. They hold in their hearts, in their bloodlines, in their prayers, in their hopes and wishes, trials and tribulations, the paths forward to better days. For when danger lurks our mothers continue to provide a way for us to find home again.
Elahkwa, matétera-bá, chiokoe utte’esia, ahéhee’, gracias, thank you for the wisdom you all carry, the stories you weave, the lessons you teach, the grace that you give, and the bright futures you lead for us.
Music By
Michael Kiwanuka
“Home Again”
@siera.amaya , my love, you are many sources of beauty converging all at once. I’m honored and blessed to be by your side and to witness you lean confidently into your ancestral power.
You are teaching us how to defend the sacred and challenge the norms by the way you show up. What you have carried in your heart, you’ve carried for her, for him, for them, for all people to see that cycles can be broken, that our loved ones planted sweeter days for us to find in the journey ahead and to know what to do with the blessings we harvest. We see you share your strength with courage, with purpose, with the precision of an Indigenous matriarch weaving life with her intentional hands.
Siera Begaye, you are a constellation of all the best qualities I have ever dreamed of and prayed for in a partner. Creator, elahkwa for giving us the blessing of getting to live a life that feels like a song.
Being present is a gift. Fatherhood continuously brings new perspectives and joys to experience the world. I learn so much from spending time with my baby girl. She makes me a better person and a better artist.
Thankful to be raising a little matriarch with my 4eva love @siera.amaya ✨
All the photos in this series are made on a cell phone. We definitely make sure to put the devices down, but I’m grateful we’re a family of visual storytellers.
✋🏽Where my artist parents at!? Tap in.
#DatchuDays #ProudDatchu #GirlDad
Sharing one of my favorite series of photos made with love to celebrate our brother’s ceremony into manhood. We created these 3 years ago and all the feelings of gratitude continue to feel present. Honored and blessed to live and experience these Indigenous lifeways. Proud of the kind, thoughtful, and dedicated young man you are Ethan. Looking forward to continuing to support you throughout the corn pollen path. Love you little brother.
@lyn8ive and @kolzjim4 thank you for being the supportive, loving, and dedicated parents you are to raise such a caring young man.
Featuring
Ethan Jim Creative Direction + Visual Storytelling
@tomaskarmelo
👉🏽 Which of the photos stand out to you? Also, what part of the world are you tapping in from? Sending love your way!
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Printed in studio on the ancestral homelands of the Akimel O’odham near Tempe, AZ. Signed by Tomás Karmelo Amaya.
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ABOUT THE PHOTO
11.19.16 | The photo is from the night before Morton County law enforcement attacked water protectors with water canons in sub-freezing temperatures. A group of matriarchs led by Faith Spotted Eagle gathered for a special meeting of solidarity, protection, and prayers. This photo was created with permission from matriarchs inside the tipi.
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Throwback to Suns vs Thunder ORIGINATIV Night by @cahokiaphx x @suns , FEB 2023. The immensely talented youth hoop dancer Manaya is reppin her @dbook jersey after peforming at half-time performances with her family 💜🧡. Her and her siblings are positive role models through their dedication to their communities, respective crafts, and Indigenous lifeways 🪶
Manaya’s parents are world-renowned artists, dancers, and multidisciplinary storytellers, Violet Duncan (@violetduncan ) and Tony Duncan (@tonyduncan ). It’s truly good energy when seeing their family at events and gatherings ✨🤲🏽✨
Creative Direction | Photo
@tomaskarmelo
Featuring:
Manaya Duncan
Make sure support @tonyduncan ’s music which was recently featured on @colorsxstudios (playing on this post).
And most definitely pick up @violetduncan ’s new book “Buffalo Dreamer” published by @penguinrandomhouse
Shout out to Shawn Martinez (@djtribaltouch ) for the invite and opportunity 💯
