This is a gold-toned necklace and charm in a grey jewelry box. The charm depicts Kateri Tekakwitha. She was born around 1656 in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon in northeastern New York state. Her mother was Algonquin. She was baptized in Saint Peter's chapel on Easter in 1676 and took the Catholic name of Catharine. She died on April 17, 1680, at around the age of 23-24. Kateri Tekakwitha was declared Venerable by Pope Pius XII on January 3, 1943; beatified by Pope Saint John Paul II on June 22, 1980; and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first officially canonized Native American saint.
 

Redesign of the Anishinabek: The People of this Place exhibit. Ideas for potential artifacts.