Still Here: Not Living in Tipis

Still Here: Not Living in Tipis

For the past eight years, Sue Reynolds has photographed scores of ceremonies at reservations throughout the western and Plains states. About 40 of those images are now collected in her new book, “Still Here: Not Living in Tipis,” and on exhibit at the PhotoCentral gallery in Hayward, CA through Jan. 12.

Courtesy of Sue Reynolds Photography
Courtesy of Sue Reynolds Photography
Courtesy of Sue Reynolds Photography

Reynolds' purpose is to share visual narratives of contemporary Native Americans whose presence, she believes, remains largely unknown to mainstream America.

“I give a lot of slide shows and talks to community groups,” she said. “Before I do that, I ask my Native American friends, ‘What is the single most important thing you want non-native people to know?'”

The No. 1 response, she said, inspired the title of her book: “Tell them we're still here.”

Courtesy of Sue Reynolds Photography
Courtesy of Sue Reynolds Photography
Courtesy of Sue Reynolds Photography
Courtesy of Sue Reynolds Photography

For more coverage on her new book please read the interview on the Contra Costa Times.  You can visit Sue Reynolds Photography for more wonderful photos and information on how to order the book.

About Toyacoyah Brown

Toyacoyah Brown is an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, currently living in Chicago. She received her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. When she's not scouring the Internet for fun things to share with PowWows.com readers you can find her digging for vinyl in her local record store or curling up with a good book.


2 Comments on “Still Here: Not Living in Tipis”

  • Avatar for Linda

    Linda

    says:

    The traditions, history, artwork, beliefs & togetherness takes my breath and fills my heart full with respect and love. Thank you for sharing.

  • Avatar for THERESA L MERRITT

    THERESA L MERRITT

    says:

    GLAD TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE PEACE

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