Main Pattern: Rework of a "Friendship" basketry design traditionally used by tribes in Southern Oregon and Northern California. The design represents unity and community through shapes that resemble characters joined in dance, reflecting our organization’s goal of bringing our community together.
Morphing and Color Blue: These important details represent water, a necessity to all life, and subtly pay homage to the Columbia River Watershed which is vital to our regional ecosystem
Get to know the Artist
Shirod Younker (Coquille, Coos, Umpqua) is an artist, instructor and entrepreneur who lives in Portland and Warm Springs, Oregon. He works to help promote both traditional and contemporary Native American art practices to Indigenous Communities in Oregon and SW Washington.
He and his wife also manage The Changing Currents (CC) Tribal Water Leadership program to help educate and build a network of tribal leaders and tribal youth. The CC program strives to create a better understanding of the hydrologic natural and man-made infrastructure systems so that all our communities can enjoy clean water in the near future.
NAYA Gala
Indigenous Marketplace
NAYA Community Volunteer Days
