David
Rahahę•tih
Webb
AIRIE Indigenous Fellow
October 2024
Visual & Literary
Raleigh, NC
David Rahahę·tih Webb is rooted in the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina. David’s traditional art in sculpture, beadwork, and other mediums has been featured in museum exhibits and permanent collections throughout the eastern United States. David serves as a culture keeper and historian for his community and has assisted others.
David is also a Seminole and Miccosukee descendant; his direct ancestors were members of the Spanish Indian rancho community of Sanibel Island, his hometown. He recently authored The Spanish Seminole: The Untold History of the Spanish Indians as Shared by a Descendant, which presents a detailed account of the Spanish Indians- their history, culture, and legacy using newly uncovered documents, primary sources, and oral histories.
An educator, historian, and environmental scientist, David Rahahę·tih Webb has served over two decades in nonprofit and education leadership. David is the executive director at Muddy Sneakers Outdoor Classroom, an environmental education organization serving students across North Carolina. He has also led environmental education organizations across southern Florida. Sharing his love for history, the environment, and his own culture are his passions.