GROS VENTRE, CHIPPEWA CREE, ASSINIBOINE, LITTLE SHELL, AND SIOUX
AGE: 14
Kyrsten, Indian name Medicine Shell Woman, is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe in Fort Belknap Montana. The daughter of Gordon & Carla (King) Henry, granddaughter of Tracy & Mitchell King and great- granddaughter of Robert Cochairs Sr. She began ledger drawing at the age of eight years old when her dad gave her the first piece of ledger paper and has been drawing since. She enjoys photography, drawing and plans to attend college for graphic design. Kyrsten will be a sophomore at Harlem High School this fall.
Dancing is an expression that allows for creativity and those that are unable to dance.