SJSU King Library’s Africana, Asian American, Chicano, & Native American (AAACNA) Studies Center invites you to experience the beadwork artistry that celebrates the enduring spirit of Indigenous creativity. Explore how each bead is like a word in a story, woven together to honor ancestry, memory, and connection to the land. Through intricate patterns and colors, beadwork carries deep symbolic meaning, representing tribal heritage, natural elements, and shared experiences.

ASSOCIATED EVENTS

Exhibition Reception
November 15, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AAACNA Studies Center, 5th Floor, SJSU King Library

Necklace Workshop
November 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Room 525, 5th Floor, SJSU King Library
Limited seats - Registration required: tiny.sjsu.edu/necklace-workshop.