Louie Gong and Eighth Generation, Revolutionizing Native Art

Louie Gong, a Nooksack tribal member, highlights the issue of fake Native art in stores and online. He founded 8th Generation to provide authentic opportunities for Native artists to create and sell their work. The company, based in Seattle, collaborates with local makers and is the first Native-owned company to offer wool blankets. Gong aims to change perceptions of Native people, showing they are thriving and not just historical symbols.

What significance does Louie Gong attribute to wool blankets in relation to Native art?

In what ways does Louie Gong believe Native people are typically perceived by society?