Namakaaloha K.

2023 Creative Native Artist

Enrolled Pawnee, Maori, descendant of Mentasta Lake Village

Age: 10

Nawa! I am 10-years-old and my name is Namakaaloha, but you can call me Maka. I love painting and doing art and being outside. I love swimming in any water and climbing mountains and trees.

This painting reminds me of what makes me feel home. Home to me is being safe. I love trees and cheese, and nature. I love mountains and swimming in the sea, rivers and lakes. When I touch the ground, it makes me feel better.