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Mariana Lima

Contributing Writer

Bio

Mariana is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersections of sound healing, jazz, voice, DJing/producing, writing and performance art. She is also a doula working towards supporting women in their journey of creating beautiful birthing experiences through a Reproductive Justice framework lense.

Recent Articles

  • Joy Harjo is welcomed into Shinnecock Indian Nation by the indigenous community. In this outdoors meeting Joy and the community share stories about the earth and the importance of living with nature.

    Long Islanders Explore Identity and Connection Through NEA Big Read

    August 29, 2022

    Using Joy Harjo’s poetry collection An American Sunrise as a starting point, Long Island community members dove into activities exploring Indigenous culture, oppression, race, colonization, and displacement. From readings performed by inmates at the Suffolk County Jail, to having author Joy Harjo visit Shinnecock Nation’s sovereign land, here’s how the NEA Big Read Long Island was able to create civic conversations by bringing poetry into the heart of community.

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