I am a enrolled member of the Crow tribe I am a
contemporary Native American artist and I have Exhibited my work nationally and internationally for over 50 years.
I have also been involved in creating traditional native art for most of my life . I started beading at the age of 12 being taught by my aunties and grandmothers.
I am the founder of Fierce Women Warrior society a society that is intergenerational and empowers native women at risk.
As a traditional Native American artist I am commissioned by many tribal members to make traditional cultural items.
I currently live in Bozeman Montana I have two children Dr. Vanessa Watts Simonds who is a professor at Montana State University Bozeman and a son Noah Watts who is a professional actor and musician.
I have two grandchildren, And I many nieces and nephews which I Continually share my traditional cultural heritage and knowledge with them.
