What does Moody NDN mean?

Living life is about expressing your full range of emotions. In other words, being moody. But, not in a negative way.

Laughter and a little bit of teasing is a part of being Indian. Native people have used humor with others to ease tension for both individuals and the community as a whole. By exploring our moody tendencies, and using laughter, we can get along better.

Who is Moody NDN?

Anyone who has ever been called ‘moody’ before. There isn’t one moody ndn. Learn more about the small business owner and artist below.

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Who is the artist behind Moody NDN?

Shekú Katsitsya’ˀ tahts níyúkyats. Paige niyukyáts o’slu•nikéha. On^yote?a•ká a?nowalha•ka’•ne’• niwaki?talo’•t^.

Hello, my name is she extends out a flower. My English name is Paige Skenandore. I am Oneida – People of the Standing Stone, and my clan is Turtle.

I’m a Haudenosaunee woman who blends contemporary artistry with traditional bead and porcupine quillwork. Mostly just a twenty something boy mom, but also the founder of Moody NDN.

I did my first beadwork project at my middle school, and learned raised beadwork during high school. During undergrad, I learned how to make beaded earrings and quillwork from some amazing college friends/sisters who are Menominee. I have been beading and quilling consistently ever since.

I am a teaching artist, too. Since 2022, I have been teaching beadwork and quillwork workshops throughout Wisconsin. It truly is a passion, and I love connecting with others through art.

If you want to read more about me, here are some articles I was featured in.