Social Justice
America Awakens
Respect for diversity of all kinds is our greatest strength and our best hope. The new Tomaquag Museum will advance that conversation ... honestly and inclusively.
Uplifting Indigenous voices is more relevant than ever ... as a nation awakens to the promise and struggle required for true diversity, equity and inclusion.
Still Here
The mural (above) by Gaia is inspired by the history of Indigenous people of Rhode Island. The wall is near Weybosset Street in Providence, which is named for an Indigenous footpath and trading location. The Tomaquag Museum partnered with The Avenue Concept for development and historical research; this led to a connection with artist Lynsea Montanari, a member of the Narragansett Nation and an educator at the museum. She collaborated with Gaia on the idea and composition of the mural and is depicted holding a picture of Princess Red Wing, a Narragansett / Wampanoag elder and co-founder of the Tomaquag Museum.