Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket - Dr. Rich Blundell and Robert Peters

In a follow-up conversation that began back in September 2022, Maria Mitchell Association’s Scientist-in-Residence, Dr. Rich Blundell speaks with the Wampanoag elder and artist, Robert Peters about the evolution of their collaboration to bring Wompanoag culture and people back to Nantucket. In this episode they discuss Roberts artworks in the Art of Oika exhibition now ongoing from June 15 - July 12 and the resonance between Oika and indigenous sensibilities. Links:The Art of Oika Exhibition at Maria Mitchell Association: https://oika.com/oika-art-nantucket Stomp Dance Webpage: https://givebutter.com/stomp-day-day-of-healing Robert’s art discussed in this episode: https://oika.com/robert-peters-artwork Oika: https://oika.com Previous Nature of Nantucket Podcast Episodes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nature-of-nantucket/id1603111080?i=1000581050001https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nature-of-nantucket/id1603111080?i=1000580329288