Marie Watt, an artist and member of the Seneca Nation, takes us into the story of Turtle Island and its connection to her work, family, and Native American history. Interwoven with Marie’s story is the story of Tomanowos, a sacred meteorite that shaped the geology and history of the Willamette Valley where Marie lives and works. The story of Tomanowos was nearly lost to history until the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde reclaimed it and restored it to prominence. We are reminded that Indigenous teachings, stories, and culture are vital guides in reshaping how we connect with places, one another, and the universe. Discover how meteorites, steel, and blankets carry stories into the future and remind us of Indigenous knowledge that existed long before this land was known as the United States of America. West to East is the National Gallery of Art’s cross-country series about contemporary artists and the connections between their work, their communities, and the nation. Marie Watt's work was included in the National Gallery’s past exhibition The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans, which was on view from September 24, 2023, to January 15, 2024. Curated by artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (Citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation), the exhibition of some 50 living Native artists powerfully visualized Indigenous knowledge of land/landbase/landscape. One of Watt’s sculptures, Antipodes (2020), is featured in the National Gallery's collection.