Blessings, Gratitude & New Beginnings

Hello, my friends,

I hope this year has brought new and wonderful experiences for you and your loved ones.

This past summer, I was honored to be an Artist in Residence at Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. It was a magical time, filled with wonderful people who share a deep appreciation for American Indian culture. I was grateful to be a small tool in sharing the knowledge and traditions that have been passed down to me. My dream catchers were a big hit—and I sold out!

My world in the arts has been busy, filled with many wonderful opportunities. Soon, I will be publishing my first book, with more books to follow in a series. After many years of contemplation, I have decided to self-publish. It feels like the right path for me at this time. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, I have been busy creating beautiful dream catchers and jewelry. On October 24th, I will be sharing storytelling and music, accompanied by my longtime flutist and friend, Eric Many Winds Herrera, at the American Indian Festival. Please see the details in my Event section. Some of you may even want to start your Christmas shopping early!

Most of all, I want to take a moment to give thanks to all of you who have supported my art, attended my events, purchased my work, and encouraged me along the way. Without you—and those who cherish and honor our ancestral cultures—the knowledge and traditions would not continue.

Our Earth Walks are short. To know who you are, where you come from, and your place upon this Earth is a blessing. It is a gift to be able to share what I have learned along my journey. I am grateful for all that I have received and for all that is yet to come.

My family is one of my greatest gifts, and I am deeply grateful for their continued support of my quest to educate, enlighten, and entertain those who are interested in learning, listening, and walking this journey with me.

Blessings to you, my friends and family. May you have a beautiful and blessed holiday season, and may you receive the light, wisdom, and lessons our Creator has for you and yours.

I hope to see you soon!

With love & light,

Rose aka Red Feather Woman

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute a the University of Denver

Monday Afternoon Webinar

Sponsoring Site – On Campus

Webinar Theme: The Power of Sharing History Through Storytelling In Collaboration with OLLI at DU Diversity and Inclusivity Committee

Magic of Storytelling — Messages from the Ancestors January 9th Speaker: Rose Red Elk aka Red Feather Woman

The art of storytelling is a magic that most of us all have within. Our lives are a story. Our ances- tors were the masters who paved the way for teaching through oral storytelling. The legends of our creation, learning about life, death and mysteries were taught through the process of stories. This webinar will give examples of some of these ancient stories. For Rose Red Elk, uplifting and healing her audiences through storytelling, writing, and music is at the heart of her artistic mission.

Red Feather Woman, aka Rose Red Elk, is originally from Ft. Peck Reservation, from Eastern Mon- tana and enrolled member of the Assiniboine/Sioux Tribes. Rose is a Traditional Native American storyteller, contemporary musician, singer songwriter and author. Two of her four albums have won Native American Awards for Spoken Word 2005, and Best Folk Recording, 2014. She has toured internationally as well as throughout the US. She blends the old with the new, as she weaves the oral tradition of Native American stories with her original music. A gifted storyteller, she will enlighten, educate, and entertain her audiences. Her most important duty is the preservation of an ancient cul- ture for future generations. Her degrees are in business, electronics technology, and sociology. www. redfeatherwoman.com

Eclectic Rose Red Elk Creates Comic Books Aimed At Teens On Reservations

When you create a comic book, you need a hero -- or four.

And in the new comic book series "Empowerment Saga," due out this summer by Native American artist Rose Red Elk, they take many forms.

"These four birds, these shape shifters, are superheros with great powers," Red Elk says."

"There's bank robbers. There's loan sharks. There's gang members," Red Elk says. "They time travel."

The U.S. Department of the Interior and Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians commissioned Red Elk to write these stories with a moral in mind: They aim to teach Native American teens on reservations how to be responsible with their money. The comic can also be used for the non natives as well.  

Download PDF Files:

Journey of Trade

Quest for a Job

Adventures in Banking

Exploring a New Frontier

A Loan or Not a Loan

The Choice

Coloring Book

Weave Your Dreams: Dream Catcher Class

Rose Red Elk aka Red Feather Woman award winning recording artist as a Native American oral story teller/singer songwriter and author, is enrolled member of the Ft. Peck Tribes- Assiniboine/Sioux, in Eastern Montana.  One of her passions as an artist is making fine art dream catchers. She uses semi precious stones, and metals to weave beautiful dream catcher. She also places her energy and intentions within.

Basics:
This is a beginning class to teach the basics of the process.  In order to become proficient, one must learn the beginning basics of the weave and materials used. 

Materials: 
Metal 5” hoop, artificial sinu, leather and metal fetish, feathers.  Only a few stones will be needed in the beginning. 

Time Duration: 3 hrs

Price: $75 includes all materials

Fine Art-Dream Catchers

Red Feather Woman — Rose Red Elk Original

One of Rose’s many talents is designing dream catchers. Her unique style is contemporary with Lakota intention. Her early designed incorporated beads as she discovered how a color brings light to the weave. The body of the dream catcher takes on a life of its own, as she carefully hand threads each bead or stone. Rose gently wraps each hoop with strips of leather, and then begins a weaving, using artificial sinew. As an artist, she may have an idea of a color scheme, but as she begins to build the heart of the dream catcher, she never knows what it will look like until she completes it. Her intent as a handcrafted design is full of positive energy as well as unique.    

She gathers special beads and gems to her collection to use for a “one of its kind dream catcher”. Some of the stones have healing energies and Rose will also custom design for those who want a particular stone, color or theme. She also uses beautiful feathers, pheasant, duck, chicken, parrot, and turkey.

The ancient legends of the dream catchers hold a special healing energy for those who believe. Red Feather Woman’s dream catchers blend the old with the new. Never losing the power of positive energy, healing, and peaceful design, allow the dream catcher to help all your dreams come true.

Colorado Public Television: Keepers of the Earth

Click here to go to CPT web page

In this video, Red Feather Woman sings about how we are all connected to Mother Earth. Seen through the eyes of a Hawk, Red Feather Woman walks between nature and civilization, blending worlds of ritual, remembrance and hope for the future.

Her song, “The Keepers of the Earth,” relates the ancient story of the medicine colors. Red, black, yellow and white represent the nations of the world. White man keeper of the fire, black man keeper of the water, yellow man keeper of the air, and Red man keeper of the Earth.

Each nation has a gift. Our elders and wisdom of the medicine people have taught us we are all connected and in this story, all people have gifts in helping the world heal and helping one another. We must heed the call to honor our ancestors to help our future generations.

Many people made this video possible. Special thanks to Red Feather Woman; Kin Quitugua at Hawk Quest; John Gritts; Team Bearsheart: Brad, Ella, Nathaniel and Gabriele; Clint Rides His Horse; Dennison Elementary and Students; and Jackie Sanderson, Natural Resource Specialist at Prairie Canyon Ranch, Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources.

World Premiere: The Wind Eagle

Colorado Indian Market 2014, January 17-19
RED FEATHER WOMAN'S NATIVE THEATER presents.