Native American Research: Project 562
Image from Matika's We Emerge collection Matika Wilbur is the founder of Project 562 . Her mission was to create a foundation of images that serve to change the perspective others might have about Native Americans. Matika has travelled to all 50 states in the United States to capture the lives of all 562 plus tribes and illustrate their rich and diverse experiences. On her website, matikawilbur.com , Matika describes her hopes for Project 562, "My goal is to unveil the contemporary true essence of contemporary Native issues, the beauty of Native culture, the magnitude of tradition, and expose her vitality." Project 562 aims to give a voice to those who have been silenced by the media and accurately represent their history without the stereotypes. Many tribes have welcomed Matika into their communities because they too are hoping for a change in the way people view them. A blog post from Project562.com , brought to my attention the almost 40 year old tradition of run