Pox Young is a self-taught artist and photographer from Lapwai, Idaho, with both Yakima and Nimiipuu heritage. Since first picking up a camera in 2015, Young has developed a vibrant, distinctive style with a deep commitment to storytelling. He centers Native American stories told through a Native perspective—honoring the beauty, resilience, and complexity of Indigenous culture. Young’s work blends tradition with contemporary life to offer viewers a deeper connection to Indigenous stories and identity.
Nacòx (Salmon) focuses on the Nez Perce Tribe, whose way of life is inseparable from the nearly eradicated salmon of the Snake River—underscoring their ongoing fight for their treaty rights and tribal sovereignty.
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