72 maconmagazine.com | December 2025/January 2026
Jamie wears a two-piece
cloth outfit reflecting modern
traditional fashion, adorned
with colorful ribbons that
convey both beauty and
story. The dress was made
by Pearl Thomas for the
Mvskoke Nation Royalty. A
wide leather belt by Leslie A.
Deer, featuring southeastern
sun designs, adds strength
and symbolism. Her
necklace is the southeastern
woodpecker design on carved
shell. Standing before the
Bicentennial Park sculpture
"Even Walls Can Move," she
grounds herself in tradition,
wearing her own pucker-
toe moccasins... a living
connection between past and
present.
Photographed by
Jave Bjorkman
