Evynn Richardson

Ksé:hahiyé Evynn Richardson is a citizen of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe and adopted Kiowa. Known more formally by her business name, The Medicine Kid, Evynn has spent the past 4 years using her artwork to create representation for Native nations and organizations. A large part of the work she does involves uplifting Native youth through scholarships and raising awareness for the MMIP movement. Evynn would like to encourage those who have identified their gifts and strong suits to take the time to give back to their communities. She believes this is what will sustain our people into a brighter future.

Telling stories and singing seed songs in the garden are sacred. The sore hands from making corn necklaces for hours are sacred. The corny jokes and belly aching laughs shared with sisters are sacred. I chose to interpret all of this through a beloved symbol for many people across Indian Country: corn. Corn is what sustains our nations. She teaches us to honor our gifts and utilize them to feed the people. What can be more sacred than honoring ourselves to honor our people? That is what reciprocity is at its core.