Emma Soctomah

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Passamaquoddy

MEDIUM: Basketry - Ash

BIOGRAPHY
Emma Soctomah, 21, is a Passamaquoddy tribal member from Motahkomikuk. She is the daughter of Donald Soctomah and Elizabeth Neptune as well as the granddaughter of world renowned basket maker Molly Neptune Parker. Emma grew up spending her summers making baskets alongside her sibling and mentor Geo Neptune. She has been awarded numerous first and second place ribbons for her basketry throughout her lifetime. Outside of basketry, she works at her local elementary school providing support to tribal youth navigating their social-emotional skills. As she reenters the craft of basketry after a short hiatus during the mourning of the loss of her grandmother, she hopes to continue her legacy and master the craft in honor of her.