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Museum of Pop Culture Inducts Five Indigenous Artists

Written by Aiyana Irwin on December 27, 2024

Daybreak Star Radio is elated that one of our own joined four others in being inducted into the Museum of Pop Culture. RONN!E, from Daybreak Star Radio, along with Paige Pettibon, Darrell Hillaire, Sadekaronhes, and Howie Echo-hawk have joined an impressive list of those included in the Museum of Pop Culture. Each one contributes their own unique art and story to the museum. These five Indigenous artists have had their effect on everything from film, writing, painting, video games, comics, and more.

The Musuem of Pop culture have an Oral History Interview for each of these people, linked below. Learn about these leaders of change among media and how their contributions have gotten them where they are today.

RONN!E

Currently the Production Manager at Daybreak Star Radio, RONN!E has been involved in art for years before their involvement in the radio scene. The creator of the webpage SciFiMonkeys.com, RONN!E has long had their hand on the pulse of entertainment. Using their skills in visual art as well as their desire to see Indigenous artists flourish, RONN!E uses their platform to promote as many Indigenous artists as possible.

https://mopop.emuseum.com/objects/159815/oral-history-interview-with-ronald-ronne-mason

2. Sadekaronhes Esquivel

Esquivel has an impressive artistic resume and has been the artistic lead on a slew of video game and comic book projects. They use their artistic talent to imagine futures and possibilities of greater Native representation in media and art. As well as art, they are also known for their volunteer efforts and non-profit involvement.

https://mopop.emuseum.com/objects/159806/oral-history-interview-with-sadekaronhes-esquivel

3. Paige Pettibon

Pettibon’s skillset involves a variety of mediums, including digital design, painting, writing, handcrafted jewelry, and public art. She pulls from her Indigenous roots and lived experience to create art that can speak to a wide audience and uses her platform to uplift shared community values.

https://mopop.emuseum.com/objects/159807/oral-history-interview-with-paige-pettibon

4. Darrell Hillaire

Hillaire has spent much of his later years building spaces for other Indigenous artists to flourish. From being the Executive Director of Setting Suns Productions to founding the Lummi Youth Academy, Hillaire prioritizes Indigenous storytelling from Indigenous perspectives.

https://mopop.emuseum.com/objects/159817/oral-history-interview-with-darrell-hillaire

5. Howie Echo-hawk

Though maybe known first as a comedian, Echo-Hawk is also a musician, DJ, writer, event producer, and visual artist. They also have a podcast called Every Native Episode that is available on streaming platforms. Eacho-Hawk uses their decisive humor in most aspects of their work and has a wide and varied skillset that makes them a perfect addition to the MPOP.