Crushing Colonialism Attends the 103rd Annual Santa Fe Indian Market

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Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Crushing Colonialism joined the 103rd Annual Santa Fe Indian Market (SFIM), the world’s largest and most prestigious Indigenous art market, bringing together more than 1,000 Native artists from over 200 Tribal Nations.

Founded in 1922, SFIM has become a global hub for celebrating Indigenous creativity and cultural expression. Each year, over 100,000 visitors gather in Santa Fe to experience original works of art, live performances, food, and traditional demonstrations, making the market not only an economic powerhouse but also a vital space for cultural exchange and visibility.

Crushing Colonialism attended the market as part of its mission to uplift and amplify Indigenous arts, media, and storytelling worldwide. Through coverage of the event, we highlighted the work of Indigenous creators such as:

  • Jaylee Lowe (Oklahoma Seminole) – designer of skirts, dresses, and patchwork.
  • Nate Begay (Navajo) – visual artist working across graffiti and painting.
  • Cordelia Begay (Navajo) – traditional weaver.
  • Zoë Urness (Tlingit) – award-winning photographer.
  • Kaleb Lee (Navajo) – designer of beadwork and fashion (Kaleb Lee Designs).

You can see some of their work in our photo gallery of the event.

Now we are heading to Lenape land, so-called New York. Crushing Colonialism looks ahead to its next project: covering the Indigenous New York Fashion Week, where we will continue our work of creating platforms for Indigenous artists and storytellers.

Check out our photo gallery from the Santa Fe Indian Market experience below and on our social media.

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).
Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

Photos Courtesy of Casey Norris (Diné).

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