Author: Sewskimo Gertz

Alaskan class project 2019

I drew the house and did the water color backdrop/print.

This year’s theme for our Tribal Celebration was “honoring our women!” Our community of men were able to sign their names to protect our women. The event started the same as last year with an opening prayer in traditional language. The scene was filled with our elders and all age groups. A family friendly gathering with a rock wall, bounce area, chalk art, bubbles and vendors with crafts along with informative health booths. There was door prizes with bikes, gift baskets and work from the vendors including a signed copy of my children’s book. Dancing and drumming, singing and great food throughout the event. I enjoyed the older ladies giving me compliments on my work and in turn making me smile! I won a $15 fandango gift card for winning my age group hula hoop contest. Our elders were served first for the potluck consisting of halibut, salmon, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, moose soup and rice. Knik and Chickaloon tribes hosted another great event!

Great door prizes and great food!

I bartered this gorgeous headband for a jar of Chaga!

Sewskimo Gertz craft table:

Some finished projects I’ve been working on!

Summer is here and now the flowers are making their debut. God is good, all the time!

2 & 3 year old class projects 2019. I have a great co-worker and awesome students!

Happy Golden Birthday to my son Duke! God is good! All the time!

Duke and I harvested our first batch of fiddleheads for the year today! We saw cranes and geese making their journey north. Enjoyed making sand castles and soaking up the sun. Happy harvesting! God is good, all the time!