Artist Talk: Kris Waymire (Iñupiaq & Peruvian) “Whaling Traditions”

On Friday, September 25th at 3:00 pm, Kris Waymire (Iñupiaq & Peruvian) will give a talk on the similarities in whaling traditions and practices among Long Island indigenous peoples (the Shinnecock, Unkechaug, Mattinecock, Montaukett, Setlcott Nation, and others) and the Iñupiat in northern Alaska (focusing on Kivalina).  This talk will be in-person at the Sheldon Jackson Museum and simultaneously on zoom.

Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86354547867?pwd=bxp9fT5GmO5FhAQfFWbzuJ2rxlcWaG.1

Meeting ID: 863 5454 7867
Passcode: whale

Kris Waymire is Iñupiaq and Peruvian who creates mostly with beads and textiles. They are the SJM Native Artist in Residence from September 16 – 30, 2026.