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NATIVE HERITAGE WEEK WORKSHOPS
Hosted by the Federation of American Natives
In conjunction with the
Hilo Inter-Tribal PowWow

Registration deadline:
1 May

Indigenous Flute Workshop
May 22 Noon-3:00 pm
Palm Room, Naniloa Volcano Resort

Troy Good Medicine De Roche and Manu Josiah will conduct a two hour workshop on Native American flutes and the Native Hawaiian flute. If you are a beginning native flute player or just interested in flute, this workshop is perfect for you. Whether you own a flute or not, you can still attend! The workshop will cover the basics of playing, including scales, fingering, and special techniques. How to care for you flute, what to look for when buying a flute, and a bit of the history will also be discussed.

Cost for the workshop is $40, and advance registration is required. Class space is limited.

Indigenous Drum Making Workshop
May 25 Noon-4:00 pm
Oceanside Lawn, Naniloa Volcano Resort

Chippewa artist David Craig will guide you through the process of creating your own 10" rawhide Native American hand drum.

Also learn to make a Native Hawaiian gourd hand drum from Hawaiian artist Leilehua Yuen. the workshop will cover the basics of crafting, playing, basic rhythms, and how to care for your drums. Some history also will be discussed.

Cost for the full workshop is $75.
Native American drum only - $50
Native Hawaiian drum only - $50

Advance registration is required. Class space is limited.

Send payment to:
Federation of American Natives,
Box 344, Mt. View, HI 96771

For more information, contact: info@hilopowwow.com

Troy De Roche

Indigenous Flute Workshop

Indigenous Drum Workshops

Thank you for your payment. A receipt for your purchase will be emailed to you. You may log into your account at www.paypal.com/us to view details of this transaction.

Traditional Hawaiian Gourd Drums and Bowls

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and procedures to participate in this event should contact Liz De Roche at info@hilopowwow.com or 808-557-8607 by May 15, 2011.