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| PAULINE HILLAIRE |
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The traditions of the Northwest Coast Salish peoples shed light on the cycles of life in the natural world. A respected elder of the Lummi tribe, Pauline Hillaire conducts residencies and workshops on songs, stories and dances of indigenous Northwest coast traditions. Students will learn about salmon breeding cycles and transitions between seasons as the Coast Salish peoples have long understood them. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE
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"A fifth grade student...was so enchanted by Pauline Hillaire that he brought her a gift of earrings. This boy normally has behavior problems in school, but he was absolutely 'plugged in' to the residency with Pauline." Ý Vicki Hinchy, Music Specialist, Shoreline Public Schools |
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| KUTEEYAA Songs and dances of the Tlingit, Tsimpshian and Haida tribes. |
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CONTACT: Folklife in the Schools |
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Kuteeyaa
(a word which means "totem" in Tlingit) is a multi-generational
dance group that specializes in the traditions of southeast Alaska
and western British Columbia, including songs and dances of the
Tlingit, Tsimpshian and Haida tribes. The repertoire of Kuteeyaa
is tied closely to tribal ceremonies and customs. Programs by Kuteeyaa
feature elaborate costumes, storytelling and dance. The songs of
Kuteeyaa were taught by the late Pete Barril, a Tlingit elder who
helped co-found the group in 1989.