Learn more about Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand and her artistry, leadership, and mentoring of the next and current generation of Indigenous creatives. Her teachings, experiences, and perspective create connections between the past and the future through the ongoing contributions of Indigenous people. Bringing the community together through art and dance, the First Annual Black Light Pow Wow in Denver, in 2025, showcases her organizing and care, creating safe spaces for youth, families, and elders to gather and determine their collective futures.