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Marlena Myles Art & Design

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Fabric Demos
Free Coloring Pages of the 3 Sisters/Sage & DIY Seed Packets
(Free download) Lyric Poster Collaboration with Tufawon
Free Coloring Book of Dakhóta plants & Landmaps of Mnísota
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Marlena is a self-taught digital artist located in St. Paul, Minnesota. She uses her art to celebrate her Indigenous culture and language (Spirit Lake Dakota, Mohegan. Creek).

email: me [at] marlenamyl.es

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Excited to share that my children's book illustrat

Excited to share that my children's book illustrations and Dakota Landmaps are now part of the esteemed Kerlan Research Collection @thekerlanumn at the University of Minnesota! Including my cover of ThankU Poems of Gratitude being used as the exhibition image 🥹

These works, along with pieces from my Dakota publishing company @wiyounkihipi (such as illustrations by my sister @amemyles and Lakota author @t.hauff), are featured in the new exhibition "Journey to Joy: Rise, Relevance, Representation in Children’s Picture Books" which celebrates the power of authentic and diverse storytelling in children’s literature.

This inspiring exhibition spans 4 floors and delves into the history of cultural representation in children’s books—exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly. Developed in collaboration with Andrea Davis Pinkney and Lisa Von Drasek, it highlights the powerful narratives shaping the future of children’s literature. On view thru January 4, 2025.

Don’t miss Journey to Joy—an incredible journey through storytelling and history! The Kerlan Collection is available to anyone with a desire to explore, discover, and learn.

Sneak Peek Alert: Catch a look at my glow in the d

Sneak Peek Alert: Catch a look at my glow in the dark upcycled military jacket and vintage boxing gloves—pieces that pay homage to the resilience of our ancestors and the enduring strength they give us to fight to protect Grandmother Earth.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's (SMSC) first ever fashion show will explore the theme “Water Fits All” and will feature designs from Native Artists Bill Brien, Georgina Drapeau, Marlena Myles, Kayla Lookinghorse, and Jocy and Trae Little Sky. The evening will also feature DJ AO appearing as a live DJ, Redwing Thomas as emcee, a welcome reception, and more.

Next Thursday, November 21st 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Limited tickets are available so dress to impress and join us for this fun evening at Hocokata Ti! #nativefashion #upcycling #upcycledfashion

I’ve been busy lately, giving presentations at t

I’ve been busy lately, giving presentations at the Dakota County Library system and leading tours to share the deep significance of Dakota homelands and the enduring power that lies within them. Amid all this work, I was honored to receive a letter of encouragement from U.S. Representative Angie Craig of Minnesota!

I recently wrapped up a tour of sacred Dakota sites with the Minnesota Council on Foundations, co-hosted by Dawí Westerman @huhamaza , who did a great job of showcasing the significance of the Dakota language. Wopida tanka to everyone who made this experience so special: SMSC and Hoċokata Ṫi - Cultural Center and Public Exhibit, the Lower Sioux community, Dakota historians at the Lower Sioux Agency, the youth at Cansayapi Wicoicage Oti, Norman Kitto for his moving words at Little Crow's burial site in Flandreau, and the incredible teams at Pipestone National Monument and Jeffers Petroglyphs. Together, we created a one-of-a-kind experience, offering our guests a deeper understanding of Dakota history and the powerful role our culture plays in healing future generations.

This journey of learning from the land thru Dakota ways is far from over. Stay tuned for more events, and thank you all for your continued support and willingness to learn from the original people of Minnesota. Our ancestors would be proud of the positive changes we’re creating!

PS If you're feeling left out, I have one more Dakota County Library community event as an artist in residence on November 1st at the Wentworth library at 10-11:30! #minnesota #sacredsites #honornativeland #dakotanation

"Makhátho Oyúze (Where They Obtain Blue Paint)"

"Makhátho Oyúze (Where They Obtain Blue Paint)"
Vector illustration print, 2023
Commissioned by Starbucks (on display at the North Mankato location)

Sharing this piece online for the first time: I created this piece to honor Dakota stories and relationships to Uŋčí Makhá, Grandmother Earth, that are still ongoing.

In southern Minnesota, where early French mapmakers (led by Dakota guides) referred to the region as the "Land of the Water Spirits," lies a blue clay highly valued by the Dakota people for its rare pigment.

The color blue holds deep significance in Dakota spirituality, representing Škaŋ, the spirit of motion, who is one of the four primary sacred beings. Škaŋ is symbolized by the sky—an ethereal blue presence that breathes life into all living things and governs all that moves. The phrase Táku Wakháŋ Škaŋ Škaŋ refers to the sacred motion of the universe, a constant, powerful force that flows through everything.

This blue clay is believed to embody a connection between the earth and the sky, bridging the material and the immaterial. It is seen as an expression of Škaŋ's spirit, who separated from the waters—the "blood" of the Great Spirit—to animate the world. Thus, this clay is more than a natural resource; it is a manifestation of the sacred movement that ties the elements of life together. It protects the person who wears it on their body.

Mankato, MN is the misspelling of the Dakota name for the location. Makhátho (Blue Earth) is the actual name. #indigenouspeoplesday #honornativeland #mankato #minnesota #dakotanation

The gathering of community stories continued today

The gathering of community stories continued today with my stop at the Kaposia library during my artist in residency with the Dakota County libraries. It was great seeing the Dakota language & our history that honors my ancestors and their village of Kaposia!

There's still time to join in and share your story within my community cradleboard project before it's put on display at the Kaposia library! Adult events:

Pleasant Hill
Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wentworth
Friday, Nov. 1, 10-11:30 a.m.

#minnesota #dakotanation #dakotacounty

What a beautiful conclusion to this year's Dakota

What a beautiful conclusion to this year's Dakota Legacy Boat Cruise on the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers! Since our first cruise last year, we’ve had the honor of welcoming over 650 people. The response has been truly inspiring, and we know our ancestors would be happy and proud that we’re coming together to share and celebrate our stories on the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, honoring their legacies while creating our own.

As we approached Bdote, where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet, the sun and moon watched over us together. This sacred place, the cosmic origin and creation site of the Dakota people, filled our hearts with a powerful sense of connection~

I’m deeply moved by those who tell me how much they’ve learned from the cruise and how it continues to resonate with them long after. These rivers hold significance not just for the Dakota but for everyone who calls this land home and we are glad to teach the importance inorder to protect these waters for future generations. We hope to see you all again next year!

#history #minnesota #saintpaulmn #dakotanation

Every day, I work to honor my ancestors and pave t

Every day, I work to honor my ancestors and pave the way for future generations! Soon this cradleboard (hand carved by @huhamaza) will be completed with the šičúŋ (star gift) of those whose tracks we follow while creating new paths for those who will follow us (see my last post if you want to join in)

Also excited to share that my documentary "Realms of Resilience" has been picked up by TPT and will be airing on television in Minnesota starting this November! I'll share more when it's closer but you can watch it anytime on allarts.org~

Always grateful to share my art and the history/culture of my Dakota ancestors to inspire others (the burial mounds behind me in the photo are over 2,000 years old, watch my documentary to learn more) ✨🙌

Thanks to everyone who has joined me so far during

Thanks to everyone who has joined me so far during my artist in residency with the Dakota County libraries! @dakotalibrary

There's still time to join me and learn about how Dakota people embed our stories within the geography around us, and how I use my art to teach and create a more understanding future.

Then, you'll get to share your story with me as we create a community cradleboard together that will honor the people who have inspired us to build community and share how we build Wodakota (harmony with the natural world/communities).

Inver Glen
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2–3:30 p.m.

Pleasant Hill
Thursday, Oct. 10, 6–7:30 p.m.

Wentworth
Friday, Nov. 1, 10–11:30 a.m.

Kaposia (for teens 14-18)
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 3–4:30 p.m.

The finished community cradleboard piece, new maps and activity pages will be on display and available to the public when the events are over. Your stories will live on in the library, a space where we celebrate and embrace diverse stories.

Grandfather Íŋyaŋ is the symbol of endurance th

Grandfather Íŋyaŋ is the symbol of endurance that flows through the generations, the memory of the past and a bridge to the future. Step inside Grandfather Íŋyaŋ to see we are all part of something larger and that we have the power to make a difference.

Wodakota Walk is now on view at the @caponiartpark : An augmented reality installation featuring 5 stops that opens your eyes to building Wodakota -- the Dakota value of living in harmony with the natural world, the supernatural work and with all living things. It is also the translation of the word "treaty" into Dakota language and still an active principle we must strive for a human beings.

#augmentedreality #naturelovers #spiritualawakening #dakotanation #digitalart #nativeart

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