3 Native Photographers Explore Their Culture
![](http://tribecatrib.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/standaloneslideshow/Leah Nelson brings her newborn into the woods for the first time. Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana. 2019. Photo @ Tailyr Irvine..JPG "<p>"Leah Nelson brings her newborn into the woods for the first time." Photo © Tailyr Irvine</p>")
"Leah Nelson brings her newborn into the woods for the first time." Photo © Tailyr Irvine
Increasingly, photographers of Native American descent are seeking to capture the meaning of their heritage. An exhibition at the Museum of the American Indian, “Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field,” features the photos of three of those photojournalists: Russel Albert Daniels, Tailyr Irvine and Donovan Quintero. The show, on view through March 12, can also be seen online. Quintero’s work looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Navajo Nation; Irvine focuses on “the legacy of U.S. government regulations” on personal decisions by Native Americans; and Daniels explores an Indian/Hispanic community’s sense of self.
On Saturday, Feb. 4, the three photographers will discuss their backgrounds and their work. The event, from 1 to 5 p.m., will be live-streamed here. Advanced registration is encouraged