Local Native storyteller Ravenspeaker (Robert Frederiksen) of the Tsimshian Raven Clan shares NW stories, song and dance. Born and raised in Seattle, Ravenspeaker has travelled all over North America as a recognized Culture Bearer for the Northwest Coast’s First Peoples. Children and friends will be invited to join in song and dance. Includes hot cocoa & cookies. $10 general, $5 students, retired seniors, unemployed. Free tickets for enrolled Duwamish members at the door. Doors open at 1pm. www.duwamishtribe.org
The Duwamish Longhouse presents award winning Native American Flutist Paul Wagner and Salish Storyteller Johnny Moses in concert.
Che oke’ ten’s (Paul Wagner) current recording releases include “Journey of the Spirit,” a solo acoustic Native American flute album & winner of the Best Album in 2009 Just Plain Folks music awards, and “Prophecy Teachings of the First Peoples of the Northwest Coast,” a project partnership with acclaimed Coast Salish storyteller Whis.tem.men.knee (Johnny Moses).
Premiere. A film about Princess Angeline, the daughter of Chief Seattle, by Sandy & Yasu Osawa followed by a discuss with the filmmakers. The daughter of Chief Seattle, seen on many postcards, lived alone toward the end of her life--refusing to leave her homeland. What historical events led up to her being one of the few Duwamish left in the City of Seattle by the 1890's, only 35 years after the peace treaties? The fim explores the unrecognized tribal status of the Duwamish primarily through the life of Princess Angeline. Donation $10.
Free admission and parking. Something special, buy locally from Native American artists, entertainment, and homemade baked goods. Family friendly. Relax by our big lighted tree and enjoy our new exhibit, by photographer Joanne Petrina, DUWAMISH NARRATIVE: Contemporary Voices of the Duwamish Tribe. 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle. 206-369-7204. Across the street from Duwamish Trail (walking/bike). “Over the West Seattle Bridge and through the fog to the Duwamish Longhouse we go. With Map Quest we’ll know just were to go on W Marginal Way. We’ll have some holiday fun and an awesome day. ”
Please join us for a hosted artist reception for photographer Joanne Petrina. Free addmission to photo-documentary exhitbit during December. Refershments. This documentary series by Joanne Petrina about the Duwamish Tribe combines fine art images with individual narratives of Tribal members that are rooted in history, but tell more about what is going on with the Tribe today.
