Shirod Younker (Upper Coquille/ Miluk Coos) is an artist, instructor and educator who has committed to helping perpetuate the artwork of indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, and supporting other artists to do the same. Originally from Coos Bay, Oregon, Shirod now lives in both Portland and Warm Springs, Oregon. His work with art is also deeply intertwined with community engagement and education. Which includes his work with The Changing Currents: Water Leadership Program; The Journeys In Creativity: Explorations in Native American Art program at The Evergreen State College and The Wakanim Artist Collaborative Collective.