Indian Art and Crafts Act

Jessica Pilista Towns-Camara, a Sugpiaq/Alutiiq, Yup’ik, and Scottish artist, honors her ancestors through jewelry crafted from her Alaskan homeland. Her work highlights the deep connections between land, culture, and identity, while addressing the ongoing impacts of colonialism. Jessica’s story is a powerful reminder of the need to protect and revitalize Indigenous knowledge systems for future generations.