2005 Community Spirit Artists

Bruce subiyay Miller

Skokomish
Shelton, Washington
Basketry, Textile, Carving, Song, Oral Tradition

“What subiyay has accomplished on Skokomish has influenced all the tribal communities throughout Western Washington. From the beginning it has always been about generosity as Subiyay gives his time freely to advancing the arts among the Skokomish and other Southern Salish nations.”

Michael Pavel

Frank "Pipe Woman" Sheridan, Sr.

Cheyenne / Arapaho
El Reno, Oklahoma
Rawhide/Beadwork/Oil/Pencil/Mixed Media

"Frank embodies all that is positive, giving, and culturally rich about the Southern Cheyenne community. I believe for Frank, his manner of giving, educating, and communicating through his art is a way of life for him.”

Teri Greeves

Nora Marks Dauenhauer

Tlingit
Juneau, Alaska
Literature

“Because of her work, we will now have a written record of our history, both in English and in Tlingit, as well as a first hand glimpse into the lives of our elders. I feel that these publications of hers are a gift to us, as a community and people.”

Nathan P. Jackson, Nominator, 2000 CSA Recipient

Genevieve Running Horse Moore

Sicangu Lakota
Parmelee, South Dakota
Tanning, Quilting, Beading, Quillwork

“All of the communities know Genevieve’s artwork. She takes time to teach beading, quill work, and making star quilts. She helps all the Elders in the community, transporting them, and visiting with them about the old ways.”

Ollie Napesni

Julia Parker

Kashia Pomo/Coast Miwok
Yosemite, California
Basketry

“Julia goes to extreme to do her job well. She is tireless in her mission to preserve the tradition of Indian basketry. No one that I know does more to preserve the traditions of the Yosemite Indians than does Julia Parker.”

Gene Rose, Nominator