Laken (she/her) is Indigenous (Lakota and Standing Rock) poet and artist. Recently, her work was published by Abalone Mountain Press’ Issuu, “Beauty All Around Us: An Indigenous Food and Sovereignty Zine” along with 15 Indigenous youth. She is always learning more about her decolonized self by reconnecting with the land and diving deep within herself where she finds wisdom from her ancestors. Her art reflects struggling with identity and feelings of loneliness in this colonized world. Deeply empathetic, Laken connects with others navigating the same path. For more poetry and art, you can find Laken @Readmyaura or her main account @Daydreaminlaken.

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Portland, OR