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| The Lily of the Mohawks by Molly Kiely. |
I found this story (and the cool image above) about Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680), a Native American Catholic woman who will be canonized today as a saint for her commitment to the church, despite being ridiculed and ostracized by her fellow Mohawks at the time. She is known as "The Lily of the Mohawks."
There's nothing specifically about art in the article, but it's an interesting story nevertheless. A group of more than 500 Mohawks will travel to Vatican City to witness the canonization ceremony in October, and will present a handwoven Mohawk basket to Pope Benedict XVI.
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| GIFT FOR THE POPE - Former St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Alma Ransom holds a handwoven baket made by Akwesasne resident Sheila Ransom. A group from Akwesasne will deliver the basket to Pope Benedict XVI during Kateri Tekakwitha’s canonization ceremony this fall. (Hayden Photo) |
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