A Navajo family, Maryetta and Henry Jackson, experienced a significant loss when their trailer was broken into while attending the Stanford Powwow, resulting in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of their handmade jewelry. Despite the devastation, Maryetta vows to continue her craft after 50 years, emphasizing the deep personal connection to their creations. Their grandchildren have taken proactive steps to support the family through police cooperation and fundraising efforts, highlighting the resilience of the Native American community during such crises.
Before the event even started, Maryetta Jackson said they woke up to a nightmare Friday morning. They apparently drilled the lock, she said.
You put so much of yourself into the jewelry that you're making that it becomes part of you, Jackson said.
The Jackson family is asking for the public's help to identify any of their jewelry that may have been stolen.
I'm so thankful to be a part of the native community because of this, we look out for each other and we have each other's backs during these times.
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