David Ponkey, known as a pirate on the Sea Dog Deck at Renaissance Faires, was captivating and engaging no matter his role as storyteller, therapist, and teacher. Though, those who have a long history with Renaissance Faires and have passed on are said to have gone to the “SkyFaire.” People remarked that David had aContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – David Ponkey (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Cap’s Off to You! – Vi Hilbert (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Vi Hilbert upheld the Lushootseed language (Coast Salish language from Puget Sound areas) as the last fluent speaker and elder of the Upper Skagit tribe. She told stories of and with this language for many decades. She taught at the University of Washington these skills from 1972 to 1987. A documentary featuring Vi Hilbert calledContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Vi Hilbert (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
Cap’s Off to You! – Kevin Locke (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Many wonderful Native American storytellers in the past and in the present share the cultures of so many tribes, though few have ever been remembered quite like Kevin Locke. A shock wave could be felt in the whole world as people wondered, “Would we ever see the like?” Kevin Locke, with his Lakota name ofContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Kevin Locke (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”