Thank you so much for visiting my website. I am Weeya Calif (Smith). On this page you will read a little bit about me and who I am. Please take a moment to get to know me, as much as you can through a website. I appreciate your visit here.
Myself, my children and my family are tribal enrolled citizens of The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. We are thankful for our genealogy work that has confirmed our ancestry. Our family also participated in DNA testing and all were confirmed to be Native American Indian, South American Indian and MesoAmerican along with our Irish, Spanish and Scottish ancestry. It has been an interesting journey but we are thankful for all the findings both Native and Non-Native. Finding out our archaic Indigenous ancestor links to the Kennewick Man, the Botocudos, Palaeo-Eskimo and the Montana Child were exciting as well. Please click the link to see the form showing my DNA that matches these Native American ancestors in North & South America. Working with DNA is fun and exciting. We also worked with a team of certified genealogist who found interesting turns in our heritage. Genealogy is amazing and having DNA results to back you up puts the icing on the cake. Click the DNA results link to see which of my chromosomes show Indigenous markers.
All my work is legally Native American made or Indian made and covered under the federal law - The Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990. For more information on the act, see the Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990. You can also read more about the act at the end of this page. Also my work is authenticated through the previously run Indian Arts and Crafts Association and I have the backing of the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission.
Art is an expression from the world surrounding the artist. Art is everywhere and for us artist, we create from our world, our experiences, from stories we have heard, from others experiences and the people we meet. The world is constantly evolving and so do we as artist. With every piece of work I create, I become better. I am forever changing and growing. Thank you for stopping by my little spot in the world. Feel free to contact me.
Please visit my bookings page to see more about me. Feel free to visit my educational site as well at: Ms. Weeya's Art Class.
Myself, my children and my family are tribal enrolled citizens of The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. We are thankful for our genealogy work that has confirmed our ancestry. Our family also participated in DNA testing and all were confirmed to be Native American Indian, South American Indian and MesoAmerican along with our Irish, Spanish and Scottish ancestry. It has been an interesting journey but we are thankful for all the findings both Native and Non-Native. Finding out our archaic Indigenous ancestor links to the Kennewick Man, the Botocudos, Palaeo-Eskimo and the Montana Child were exciting as well. Please click the link to see the form showing my DNA that matches these Native American ancestors in North & South America. Working with DNA is fun and exciting. We also worked with a team of certified genealogist who found interesting turns in our heritage. Genealogy is amazing and having DNA results to back you up puts the icing on the cake. Click the DNA results link to see which of my chromosomes show Indigenous markers.
All my work is legally Native American made or Indian made and covered under the federal law - The Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990. For more information on the act, see the Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990. You can also read more about the act at the end of this page. Also my work is authenticated through the previously run Indian Arts and Crafts Association and I have the backing of the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission.
Art is an expression from the world surrounding the artist. Art is everywhere and for us artist, we create from our world, our experiences, from stories we have heard, from others experiences and the people we meet. The world is constantly evolving and so do we as artist. With every piece of work I create, I become better. I am forever changing and growing. Thank you for stopping by my little spot in the world. Feel free to contact me.
Please visit my bookings page to see more about me. Feel free to visit my educational site as well at: Ms. Weeya's Art Class.
EDUCATION
Southeastern Louisiana University - B.A. of Art Education & Masters in Educational Technology Integration
Various College's - 15 Credit hours in Technology Integration
UWGB - Grant Writing Certification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Native American Museums
NCAI - National Congress of American Indians
AAIA - Association on American Indian Affairs
WIEA - Wisconsin Indian Education Association
WEAC - Wisconsin Education Association Council
NEA - National Education Association
IACA - Indian Arts and Crafts Association
TOTA - Trail of Tears Association (Alabama Division)
EXPERIENCE
Woodland Indian Art, Inc. : Board Member and Technology Specialist
Art Educator & Technology Training Specialist:
Various churches & organizations - Set designer
East Baton Rouge Parish School System - Art Educator
Oneida Tribe - Art Specialist and Art Teacher
Unified School District of De Pere - Technology Specialist & Art Educator
Self Employed - Artist, Storyteller and Technology Specialist
(Artist, Art Educator, Woodland Presenter & Educator, Storyteller and Motivational Speaker)
Commissioned artist for special projects, book covers, illustrations, murals, etc.
Native American Storyteller and Presenter:
Local Elementary Schools and High Schools
Living History Events - Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois
Southeastern Louisiana University - B.A. of Art Education & Masters in Educational Technology Integration
Various College's - 15 Credit hours in Technology Integration
UWGB - Grant Writing Certification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Native American Museums
NCAI - National Congress of American Indians
AAIA - Association on American Indian Affairs
WIEA - Wisconsin Indian Education Association
WEAC - Wisconsin Education Association Council
NEA - National Education Association
IACA - Indian Arts and Crafts Association
TOTA - Trail of Tears Association (Alabama Division)
EXPERIENCE
Woodland Indian Art, Inc. : Board Member and Technology Specialist
Art Educator & Technology Training Specialist:
Various churches & organizations - Set designer
East Baton Rouge Parish School System - Art Educator
Oneida Tribe - Art Specialist and Art Teacher
Unified School District of De Pere - Technology Specialist & Art Educator
Self Employed - Artist, Storyteller and Technology Specialist
(Artist, Art Educator, Woodland Presenter & Educator, Storyteller and Motivational Speaker)
Commissioned artist for special projects, book covers, illustrations, murals, etc.
Native American Storyteller and Presenter:
Local Elementary Schools and High Schools
Living History Events - Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois
Weeya Calif meets the requirements of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. She complies with the Indian Arts and crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644) is a truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in marketing of Indian arts and crafts products within the United States.
THE ACT DEFINES INDIAN AS , "A MEMBER OF ANY FEDERALLY OR OFFICIALLY STATE RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE, OR AN INDIVIDUAL CERTIFIED AS AN INDIAN ARTISAN BY AN INDIAN TRIBE."
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ACT, READ THE BROCHURE BELOW OR VISIT:
https://www.doi.gov/iacb/act
THE ACT DEFINES INDIAN AS , "A MEMBER OF ANY FEDERALLY OR OFFICIALLY STATE RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE, OR AN INDIVIDUAL CERTIFIED AS AN INDIAN ARTISAN BY AN INDIAN TRIBE."
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ACT, READ THE BROCHURE BELOW OR VISIT:
https://www.doi.gov/iacb/act
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