Meet Indigenous Artist Diane Trahant at Colter Bay!

Join us June 23–29 at the Colter Bay Visitor Center for the Indigenous Arts & Cultural Demonstration Program featuring Diane Trahant, a Shoshone-Bannock artist from Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and guests, Juan and Josie Broncho.

Diane wanted to learn how to make dance regalia when she was a teenager, and was mentored by the same people as her mother, Josie, in the art of beadwork and its different styles. For Diane, learning how to bead ensures the tradition continues, and it is a priceless gift that she can pass down to her children. She keeps beadwork alive through her beaded wallets, earrings, moccasins, medallions, and various regalia items.

Special Evening Program

Join Diane, Juan, and Josie to learn about native culture through Shoshone Storytelling!

 Saturday, June 27
8:00 PM
 Colter Bay Amphitheater

Come experience Indigenous art, culture, and storytelling in the heart of Grand Teton National Park.

Artist Biographies:

Juan Broncho

Juan Broncho is Shoshone-Bannock. He calls the Gibson District of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation home. Juan makes Native American regalia and jewelry such as chokers, necklaces, and bracelets. Juan started making Indian crafts in his 40s for relaxation.  This gave Juan time to reflect on the different styles of jewelry he has seen and bring them back into style.

Grand Teton has always been a gathering place for his tribes as well as for other tribes.  This area gives Juan a warm and secure feeling when he is here.

Margaret (Josie) Broncho

Margaret (Josie) Broncho is Diane Trahant’s mother. She calls the Gibson District of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation home. Josie was taught by Shoshone-Bannock tribal members Charlotte Tendoy and Lela Teton how to make various beaded items such as barrettes, moccasins and regalia. For Josie, it is important to learn the artwork so that she can teach her daughter and grandkids to keep the tradition alive. 

Grand Teton has been a favorite place for Josie. It reminds her of her roots near Chama, New Mexico with magnificent mountain scenery. It gives Josie a feeling of all the good that the Creator has made for his people.  She enjoys knowing that everyone can enjoy it as well.

Diane Trahant

Diane is a Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Member. She calls Gibson, Idaho on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation home. She makes beaded wallets, earrings, moccasins, medallions, and various regalia items.

Diane wanted to learn how to make dance regalia when she was a teenager. Charlotte Tendoy, Lela Teton and Norma Osborne mentored her in learning how to make beadwork and its different styles.  For Diane, being able to know how to bead will ensure this tradition continues. It is a priceless gift of knowledge that she can pass down to her children.

Grand Teton National Park is important to Diane because it was a place that provided for the people. Today, it provides to visitors from all around the world. It engraves a sense that we need to preserve it for our future.