Ancestor Quilt Project

A Project of MUSE

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The Ancestor Quilt Project

Coyote   by Rebecca Yoder   2009






"The Ancestor Quilt Project began at the American Indian Center of Chicago in June of 2007 as a community outreach spawned by the discovery of my own American Indian ancestry....After a slow but continuous process the Elder women began showing up on a regular basis to contribute their sewing, camaraderie and wisdom to the project.  I have learned what my ancestors may have been like, and have sensed comfort in familiarity with the Indian people.  Here you can see our quilt work in progress."

                 --Diane Green, Project Creator




 
This project is supported by a Neighborhood Arts Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.