An Ode to What We Own: A Protection, Restoration, and Transformation Manual is an artist book honoring the ancestral practices of Black and Indigenous land stewards. This beautifully crafted work weaves together quotes, archival elements, and interactive activities designed to foster a deep connection to the land and the wisdom of those who have nurtured it before us.

 

Rooted in reflection and celebration, the manual invites readers to engage in practices of protection and restoration while transforming their understanding of our universal connection to community, earth, and spirit. An ode to heritage and resilience, it stands as a testament to the honored work of our ancestors.