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Oklahoma cannot stop American Indian artists from calling their art American Indian-made

October 16, 2017 | By CALEB TROTTER

For over 30 years, Peggy Fontenot has made, displayed, and sold American Indian art, often traveling the country to participate in American Indian art shows and festivals. Her specialty is hand-made beaded jewelry and cultural items, and black and white photography. She has won many awards and even had her beadwork displayed in the Smithsonian  ...

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PLF challenges Oklahoma law that stifles American Indian artist's speech and right to earn a living

November 22, 2016 | By CALEB TROTTER

Peggy Fontenot is an award-winning American Indian photographer and artist, specializing in hand-made beaded jewelry and cultural items. For more than 30 years, Ms. Fontenot has traveled the country to show and sell her American Indian art. Because of Oklahoma’s deep connections with American Indian history and culture, Ms. Fontenot has regul ...