2004 Community Spirit Artists

Adeline Miller

Pauite, Wasco, Sahaptin
Warm Springs, Oregon
Fiber arts / weaving, beadwork, traditional songs

"Adeline has shared of herself, unselfishly. She is active in the community today and that is very complementary to our community"

Rosalind "Teminsh" Sampson

Ollie Napesni

Sicangu Lakota
St. Francis, South Dakota
Beadwork, quilting, dolls

"She is an amazing person, small of stature, big of heart and gigantic in her contribution to preserving traditional arts and lifeways of the Lakota"

Linda Szabo

Pete Peterson, Sr.

Skokomish
Hoodsport, Washington
Coast Salish Carver; bentwood boxes/masks

“In his private studio he maintains a door open so that all community members have the opportunity to learn and observe the traditional gathering and carving techniques set down by the ancestors."

Lila L. Vigil

Lyn Risling

Yurok/Karuk/Hupa
McKinleyville, California
Ceremonial Regalia, painter

“Lyn Risling defines what it means to be a Native community-based artist. Producing visual art for 30 years and ceremonial regalia for 16, the exceptional quality of her art is parallel to her daily dedication to her culture and community."

Donald and Mary Sanipass

Aroostook Band of Micmacs
Presque Isle, Maine
Brown Ash Basketry

"The Sanipass's embody what is most traditional about Wabanaki basketry, a deep knowledge and respect for the northern woods of Main and a love of sharing this knowledge with both their family and the entire Wabanaki community."