In April 2008, Red Feather Woman completed an extensive tour of Turkey, and Pakistan, sponsored by the US State Department. She was received with great applause and enthusiasm by all audiences numbering in the thousands as she wove her traditional stories. She also received national media coverage in Pakistan. As storyteller/musicians blending the tales of hope, and spiritual survival, Red Feather Woman proved to be a “true” ambassador of peace and unity throughout the 8 cities in Turkey and 4 providences of Pakistan including the capital Islamabad.
Red Feather Woman shares her ancestral stories as told to her by her father and grandfather. Some songs have been gifted to her through dreams while others are inspired by the stories she tells and her life experiences. Her audiences include schools, churches, corporations, museums, theaters, music festivals and universities throughout the United States, and Europe. Red Feather Woman has performed for thousands and has been labeled Master Storyteller. She gives hope for our planet and for future generations.
Rose continues her to make her mark in the industry as a unique blend of the old with the new, as she weaves the oral tradition of Native American stories and the new sound of today’s music. She has shared the stage with the best in the business. Her most important duty is to her culture and with her art form, set the tone for preservation of an ancient culture that continues to struggle to survive today. She entertains as well as teaches all audiences, the importance of our Mother Earth, and to reflect on each individual’s culture. A Truly gifted storyteller, she will leave you spell bound.
“The Keepers of the Earth”, winner of 2006 Native American Music Award, has four Native American traditional stories & four original songs, inspired by the ancient tales. Special guest include (with to compliments of Silver Wave records, Native American Flutist and 2003 & 07 Grammy winner), Mary Youngblood. Produced/arranged by internationally, known, Doug Haywood, producer/singer/songwriter, former member of Jackson Browne’s band and along with many more credits to his name.
This year, Red Feather Woman will be touring Japan in late May.
Notable Performances
- Storytelling/songs - performance - Native American Week - Washington DC internship program for prestigious Native American business associates and educators sponsored by the American University and Texas A&M University
- Indian Summer Festival- Milwaukee, WI
- Storytelling/songs - performance - 25th Annual Native American Symposium – University of Iowa
- Keynote speaker/entertainer - American Indian Education Coalitions, Dallas Texas
- Keynote speaker/entertainer - Alabama Caushetta Annual Youth Conference, Livingston, Texas
- Workshop presenter - Stress Management Using Native American Traditions and Mediations,
18th Annual American Indian Science & Engineering Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Musical performance - Journey Through our Heritage – benefit concert - with Mary Youngblood, and Mario - March 28, 2003
- Storytelling/songs - performance - Conference on World Affairs, Colorado University, Boulder, Colorado
- Red Feather Woman Summer Tour 2004 -Montana, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Texas
- Musical performance - Durango Music Festival, Durango, Colorado – August 2004
Included headliners such as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, & Suzie Boggus
- Storytelling/songs - performance – Floriana, Malta, sponsored by the US Embassy of Malta and the Ministry of Education
- Live musical performance - KBDI Channel 12,Pledge Drive, Denver, Colorado - Song of the Spirit, a landmark concert with Joanne Shenandoah, Bill Miller and R.Carlos Nakai
- Numerous guest appearances and interviews on local television stations in Colorado and Texas
Education
1995 - Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; Bachelor of Arts Degree, -Sociology and Anthropology
1991 - Tyler Junior College, Tyler, Texas; Associates Degree - Applied Science-Electronics Technology
1981 - Tyler Commercial College, Tyler, Texas; Diploma in Business-Executive Secretarial Procedures
Civic Awards & Activities
2006 - Native American Music Award-Spoken Word
2004 - Indian Summer Music Festival Nominee Awards- Spoken Word for “The Keepers of the Earth “
2000 - Volunteer Storytelling for Children's Hospital
1995 - Certificate of Appreciatio - Alabama-Caushatta Indian Reservation, Livingston, TX
1994 - American Indian and Science & Engineering Society Foundation Scholarship Award
1994 - American University-Native American Intern Program Recipient, Washington D.C.
1993 - Founder of the American Indian Science & Engineering Society College Chapter/College Station, TX - First chapter in Texas and Texas A&M University; actively recruited from Alabama Coushatta reservation, wrote proposal and received grant money from AISES Headquarters, Boulder.
1994-95 - Liaison/mediator for Texas A&M Native American students and administrators/College Station, Texas
Tribal Affiliation: Ft. Peck Sioux/Assiniboine Tribes
For more information contact Rose, rose@redfeatherwoman.com |
