A painting of a Native American woman with long black hair, holding a spear with feathers, against a red background with stylized plants and text reading 'LEONARD PETIER'.

#36 “Together We Will Stand And Wait”

Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title: “Together We Will Stand And Wait”

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  42” x 22”
Date:  2005

Where Painted:  United States Penitentiary -  Lewisburg, PA

This powerful painting captures the resolute spirit of a Native man, his posture strong and purposeful as he carries a spear on his back. The artwork conveys a deep connection to heritage and the enduring strength of Indigenous identity.