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The People and Projects of NANA
NANA is involved in many aspects of the education field.... and the flutes
play an integral part of each individual's program...
Tune'l - flute mentor, teacher,
author
David Bouchard tours the country and the world, speaking at many conferences,
schools, and agencies... well known as a champion of literacy, he enhances cultural pride and identity with his
many stories...check his website (David Bouchard) to find out more! David's private flute collection (see it on Facebook and NANA Facebook) steadily
expands with his skill of playing and sharing the songs - both old and new... His flute songs have touched the hearts
of many, and for some, have gathered strength as the river gathers force from the streams which connect.... thus NANA
is formed!
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David will be honored with Investiture to the Order of Canada in Ottawa on April 7, 2010!
Always devoted to writing new books (the next three are all about flutes!!!) and of
course, his flute music, David and his friend/guitarist, Syl Thompson, have just completed a CD entitled "Seven Sacred Songs".
To enjoy a sneak preview of the music of "Seven Sacred Songs", visit David's new Myspace site
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David - Portrait of a Metis Writer - Listen to David tell the story of the discovery of his inherited memories, his family history...and his
flutes... (Click on the link above to view this inspiring video)
Gwimu - storyteller and visionary
Nicholle Murphy is a Mi'kmaq woman
from the Qalipu First Nation of Newfoundland. She worked for the Catholic School Board in Fort McMurray for ten
years, as the FNMI Liaison for the five north side schools. Having
recently moved to Calgary, Nicholle continues her work in the north for Janvier Dene First Nation where she is the
General Manager of a First Nation owned and operated consulting company. Nicholle's
passion for playing and sharing the songs of the Native American Flute is responsible for drawing
many individuals together and she started up two flute circles within Fort MacMurray schools last spring. With her story telling,
flute playing, and her collaboration with the elders, Nicholle is fully involved in enhancing the educational experience and
preservation of culture... pride! Identity!
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| Nicholle plays at World Skills Opening in Calgary 2009 |
Paqtesm - storyteller, educator, & flute
instructor
Janina Carlstad combines her love of the outdoors, concern for the
environment, and love for global humanity with her poetry and her flute songs! She enjoys sharing the journey of the
flute as she teaches elementary and junior high children in Northwestern Alberta...and guides the Peaceful Night Flute
Circle at her school. See Our Youth - Carrying the Legacy to find out more. Janina performs solo as SomeAre Solstice Flutes, and sometimes in the company of guitarist, fellow
Peace Region Songwriter, Ian Smith. Check out her website at SomeAre Solstice - A Reflection of the Peace or find Janina on Facebook and Myspace...
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"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
Henry B. Adams
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Rich Dubč -flutist, educator, flute-maker
Rich, of Northern Spirit Flutes, is a Saskatchewan educator and flute enthusiast, and a Mecca of vision, knowledge and experience. Teachers/administrators/flute
lovers...take a minute and go to Rich's site - you will not be disappointed. He is a unique, multi-faceted, multi-talented
teacher who teaches the art of making and playing the NA flute. Rich has shared his gift with hundreds. He is worth a visit...here
now or at INAFA's National Conference in the summer of 2010: http://www.worldflutes.org/2010conventionhtm
Rich wanted to share some potentially wonderful news that may be of interest to members of NANA. He
was able to get in touch with Peter Worrell in the UK regarding designing a keying system that would make it possible to play
Native American Flute with one hand. Peter has worked with Dolmetsch, the recorder manufacturer. He designed a keying system
similar to a clarinet that allows a person with one hand to play the recorder. Rich sent Peter a Northern Spirit
Flute some time back to have a look at and see if he would be interested in designing a keying system that would allow a student
of Rich's to play a Native American style flute. Peter emailed Rich to say that he had some thoughts on how to make this
work. Keep tuned for more information!
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| Herb Stanley - Chinook Winds Music |
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Herb Stanley - flutist, Artist of the
Ward with the University of Alberta Hospital
Herb Stanley is an accomplished flutist from Frog Lake, Alberta. He
is often seen (or rather heard) sharing healing and soothing tunes with patients of Edmonton hospitals to aid in the recovery
process... Herb's expansive collection of flutes is an inspiration and an education in itself. Herb recently had
the honor of playing flute during the Dalai Lama's visit to Calgary this fall.
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Mary Parslow - educator, flutist, graphic
artist
Mary joins us from Dawson Creek, BC, where she is very involved in the Arts scene.and may be found weekly at Picture It
doing "printmaking" and workshops on print making techniques.
Mary operates her own consulting company which offers workshops to individuals and corporations
interested in mapping out their visions and company development.
Also a passionate artist, musician and singer, Mary has recently taken up the
Native American style flute.
Mary shares many wonderful stories of her educational and pastoral endeavors...these and her
love of nature are depicted throughout all of her artwork. Her exhibit "Inspiration 6: A Celebration of the Creative
Spirit", which is being displayed collaboratively with several other local artists, will be offered next fall at the Dawson
Creek Art Gallery.
Ian Porteous - musician, entertainer, instructor
Ian is a dynamic member of the Edmonton based music theatre/Canadian history educational company,
Les Bucherons! Ian and company may be found touring the schools and agencies throughout the country with their energetic presentation
of the music, song, stories, and history of Canada! Ian is an accomplished musician who plays a variety of instruments
such as the banjo, guitar, fiddle, rhythm bones, and the Native American style flute. Ian enjoys teaching square dancing
and jigging. In addition to his many musical and educational projects, Ian is also affiliated with Cabine Soleil....a
retreat for learning, music, aboriginal cultural traditions, all hosted by the Les Bucherons Company. For more
information, check their website at the link above.
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| Ian playing low D flute |
Northern Alberta Native American Flute Circle
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