Biography:
Eli Farinango is a Kichwa artist and visual storyteller, born in Kichwa territory (Quito, Ecuador) and raised in Algonquin territory (Ottawa, Canada). Through her lens she explores the vastness and beauty of the healing journey while making...
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(Left) Elder Nathan Phillips of the Omaha Nation and Alan Salazar of Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians bless the hand carved totem pole in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Thursday, July 29, 2021
Sacred offerings and sacred medicines are placed next to the Totem Pole outside of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Thursday, July 29, 2021
24-foot totem pole carved by the House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation, placed outside of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Thursday, July 29, 2021.
Man plays hand drum in opening ceremony to welcome the 24-foot totem pole to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Thursday, July 29, 2021.
Ti’Tuwan Security Force guard stands by the totem pole while holding sacred medicine in the National Mall during the welcome ceremony. Washington, DC. Thursday, July 29, 2021.
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Updated Nov 2021
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