We celebrate the past, live in the moment and know, in time, we too will be left in Hekiu.
HEKIU
(meaning past in the O’odham language)
Referencing all of the ancient past. This includes all the histories of the land beginning with O’odham presence, Piipaash groups later settling in the area, Yoeme populations migrating up from the south, and non-indigenous settlers coming into the area. The purpose of HEKIU is to create accessibility for O’odham, Piipaash, Yoeme, and indigenous creatives to gather and connect through creative and artistic opportunities. The groups intends to: (1) support, advocate, and develop a resource group for creatives in this territory; (2) advise, consult, and provide resources for projects of various scales; and (3) connect and create partnerships with tribal entities
Projects
National Endowment of the Arts: Our Town Grant
The ASU Indigenous Design Collaborative with the support of the City of Tempe won the NEA Our Town Grant July 2021 which proposed a grant response that was inspired by the City of Auckland’s TeAranga Design Principles.
City of Tempe Transportation Department
Our artists are providing designs for City of Tempe Public Transportation Shelters. Project is scheduled to be ongoing from 2024-2026 highlighting several different artist as a public art project but inclusive to artists of Hekiu.
City of Tempe - Ash Street Mural
Hekiu artist lead by Thomas Breeze Marcus and Dwayne Manuel to paint one of the longest murals in Tempe in collaboration with Students of SRPMIC, Mens Rehabilitation Center and people of Tempe Community.
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