Shinymoon Creations

Jennifer Benally is of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Her paternal clan is Lakwáho (Wolf Clan) of the Onʌyoteˀa·ka (People of the Standing Stone).  Her maternal clan is Bit’ahnii (Within his Cover) of the Diné people.  She currently resides in Rio Rancho, NM, with her family.

She is the designer/seamstress/owner of Shinymoon Creations. Jennifer has been creating wearable masterpieces for over thirty years, from powwow dance regalia to traditional ceremonial and contemporary clothing.  Jennifer graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM, May 2023 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts with an emphasis in photography and Haudenosaunee pottery.  Jennifer was selected along with another IAIA graduate to the first-ever collaboration between IAIA and Nike, Inc.  She was chosen for a 10-week internship at the Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, in the summer of 2023 where she was on the Color & Trend team learning about fashion forecasting.

Jennifer strives to bridge the gap between tradition and contemporary by keeping Indigenous culture alive through her creations.  Her clothing/fashion for both men and women instill confidence and pride with its vibrant colors and designs.  She brings wearable masterpieces to life.