We practice gratitude and reciprocity for the ancestral lands of the Yuta-Shoshone peoples for this is where the name and state of Utah was derived.

Vinaka to the Newe, Núuchiu, Nuwuvi, and Diné relatives and their ancestral lands where we are hosted. This sacred land where we live, love and build together.

We honor our Black relatives. We remember the genius, generosity, labor and dreams shared by Black kin and Ancestors. We understand this is why we can be here on this land today. We celebrate Black joy and imagination.

Fua ‘Etau Ngaahi Talanoa Tukufakaholo, mo ‘Etau Fiefia mo e Fakamo’ui ki ‘Api.

Carrying our stories, joy and healing home.

‘aikona is an Indigenous led and relational community centered storytelling, filmmaking, gardening and land stewardship collective started in Tongva (Long Beach, Ca) and revived in Soo'nkahni. Salt Lake City

‘aikona was a yearning and tug from the ancestors and Tangata ‘o Lakepa. He spoke ‘aikona to life with his daughter, ‘Amelia Leafaitulagi. Rest in love Teti (Dad).

to my first storytellers, my Dad, my great grandma Mele Lei and Grandmas who placed my hands in the soil and ocean water, to my children and community for keeping my feet planted and watered.

Faka’apa’apa atu