Aydrian D.

Aydrian is an enrolled citizen of the HoChunk Nation, he also descends from the Anishinaabe & Lakota. 10th grader has always taken cultural preservation and language revitalization very seriously. He sees it as his responsibility for our generations to come. He has been beading and painting since he was 3 years old. Aydrian started earning prestigious accolades at 7. Since then his momentum has increased with his determination to uphold our cultural lifeways especially through art. He’s very ambitious in every avenue of life including powwow dancing, singing, beading, education, athletics and family.

Our future generations are sacred to me. My hope is long after I’m gone, through my actions and art I’m able to share our ways. I was honored with the responsibility of being a Godfather. I am still surprised but also feel so accomplished because they thought of me. The bonnet, ribbon dress and moccasins are traditions that I want for my children. The designs reflect who she comes from. I want her to be able to look back and remember the reason I made these things for her and pass down sacred traditions to her future generations. Miigwetch Bizindaaweyek