Community Connections and Bluegrass Camp for Kids
Community Connections and Bluegrass Camp for Kids
Native American Community Connections
Northern Wisconsin is home to a rich cultural heritage; we honor this culture in several events at the tent. Thanks to the Human Rights Fund and the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund, an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, for supporting this cultural series.
• Wigwam Project led by Michael Charette / Laughing Fox
• Constructing a traditional Ojibwe Wigwam
• Wigwam Discussions
• Blessing of the Tent with Gerry DePerry and Frank Montano
• Native American flute workshop with Darren Thompson
• Blessing of the Water Gathering with Waubanewquay Day, Penny Charette, Larry Long, and Friends
• Dreamcatcher making with Katrina Werschouski
• Birchbark crafts with April Stone Dahl
• Leather pouch making with Kathy Kae
• Our Shared Planet exhibit with wildlife artist Jim Ramsdell
• Native Expressions Drum & Dance
Bluegrass Camp for Kids
Twenty students between the ages 8-15 joined us for our second Bluegrass Camp for Kids. Campers learned beginning through advanced guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, singing and songwriting with one-on-one instruction and group jam sessions. Led by The Barefoot Movement, the camp culminated in a fantastic afternoon performance on the tent stage by the students and instructors.
“ It really allowed me to explore and learn about different types of music in a fun, exciting way. The atmosphere was really chill and I made some really good friends.” Ocean Clevette, age 15 • 2-time camp attendee
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