this universe I HAVE ALWAYS DANCED WITH THE RAIN Amber L. DuBoise-Shepherd is you “this universe is you,” an exhibit in the Tulsa World | Lorton Family Gallery of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame from September 27 through November 25, 2023, featured the works of 昀椀ve indigenous artists who represent at least seven Native nations: Amber L. DuBoise-Shepherd, Kristin Gentry, Shelby Rowe, Kindra Swa昀昀ord, and Jarica Walsh. Although unique in their art styles and mediums, these 昀椀ve artists share certain traits. Their work is informed by their ancestors, relatives, mentors, and peers, as well as the natural world, their desire to educate and inform others about their Native heritage, and their Native nations that intertwine with the fabric of their individual lives. As well, some of these artists use personal life trauma experiences as the fuel for their art, along with informing their art, with a goal of bringing healing to themselves and others. by carol mowdy bond 33