Niibidoon “Weave It” 2026 Great Lakes Art Convening

With a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., the Richard Pohrt Jr. Collection was acquired by the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in 2018. This collection is a treasure that underscores the artistic and innovative brilliance of Indigenous artists and makers who were shaped by the landscape of the Great Lakes region. As stewards of the Richard Pohrt Jr. Collection, along with the entire Native American collection housed at the Eiteljorg, we support the perpetuation of supporting the descendants of the makers in creating space for Indigenous artist and culture bearers to share their stories and talents while being in community with each other. Niibidoon “Weave It” 2026 Great Lakes Art Convening is a gathering centered around the traditional weaving practices of the Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes and a time to be in the company of our relatives as they are not merely objects but vessels of gikendaasowin (knowledge) that remain at the heart of Anishinaabe Indendamowin (ways of living). These relatives represent the resilience, brilliance, and power of our Ancestors and are a testimony of the dynamic talent and creativity that they possessed. Invited Artists Jennifer Adams, Ho-Chunk Rosemary Bear, Meskwaki Jennie Brown, Potawatomi Jamie Chapman, Potawatomi Renee Wasson Dillard, Odawa Jeff Harper, Ojibwe Michelle Marion, Ojibwe Jared Nally, Miami Ashley Ahusgaj Shawanda, Ho-Chunk Noodin Niimebin Shawanda, Odawa, Ojibwe, Cree Miigwaans Smith, Odawa, Ojibwe Stephanie Snow, Meskwaki Candi Wesaw, Potawatomi September 17 & 18 is reserved for visitors from the tribal community September 19 Open to the Public Invited Artist Panel – 11:00 AM – 12 Noon Invited Artist Demonstrations – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM