David Rahahę·tih Webb
AIRIE Indigenous Fellow
November 2025
Visual & Literacy
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.
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2025/2026 AIRIE Fellows
2025/2026 AIRIE Fellows
July 2025 Sterling Rook
August 2025 Thandeka Mfinyongo
September 2025 Lee Pivnik
October 2025 Jewel Rodgers
November 2025 David Rahahę•tih Webb
December 2025 The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker
January 2026 Jean Shin
February 2026 Shenny De Los Angeles
March 2026 Daveed Baptiste
April 2026 Ashia Ajani
May 2026 Coco Villa & Sheherazade Thénard
June 2026 Julius Karoubi
July 2026 Laurena Finéus
August 2026 Havîn Al-Sîndy
September 2026 Samuel Domínguez
October 2026 Sarah Doerfel & Vincent Scheers
December 2026 Ackeem Salmon