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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!
In the summer of 2010, David and family attended Flute Quest in Washington,
USA where David hosted a Tipi Talk and connected with many other flutists and collaborators.
David was 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 Myspace
site at:
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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 Skutle 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 is happy to share a flute playing tip here and there with any who ask, as she herself,
explores further skills as a flutist.
Janina performs under
the name of 'SomeAre Solstice Flutes' and offers flute performances in and around the community of Dawson
Creek, BC, where she lives, as well as private lessons for any who are just starting out on their flute journey . Janina
offers workshops about "Sharing the Legacy - The Native American Flute" - a 3-6 hour workshop for teachers, musicians,
and anyone interested in sharing this amazing heritage instrument with their classrooms or groups.
Check out
Janina's YouTube Channel, her poetry website at SomeAre Solstice - A Reflection of the Peace , Blog, or find Janina on Facebook and Myspace...
Janina was honored and excited to attend the INAFA convention in Eau
Claire, Wisconsin in July 2010...an unforgettable flute experience!
Janina brings her flutes into all other aspects of her musical performances
as she sings/plays with a Dawson Creek, BC trio, "The Riled Flowers", the "Potluck in the Basement Singers", and is half of a
musical Duo with guitarist/dobro player, John Fletcher.
| Janina and John - flute, guitar, dobro ensemble |
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| Playing for Coffeehouse & Salvation Army Fundraiser |
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| Janina playing flute at Ole's Lake, AB |
AND THERE ARE NO WORDS ... a song about love and friendship
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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...
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!
Rich is currently working upon the development of a drone flute... we're
looking forward to seeing the prototype soon!!!
He also keeps very busy developing a curriculum for the Native American Flute
AND is working very hard on the final tuning and production of the "SongKeepers" DVD. Details for purchasing
the DVD are available through Rich's site.
Rich presented his Northern Spirit Flutes - both a vendor table and flute-making
workshop at the INAFA Convention in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this July of 2010!
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Terry Mack, Voice of the Singing Branch, Intuitive
Player of Native American Flutes
Terry believes that these beautiful Native American (Style) Flutes can
free the music in your soul. Since receiving her first flute for Christmas of 2005 she has transformed from a person who made
no music to a songbird on these flutes. Her experience is testimony to the fact that you need no musical knowledge to
find your way into your song when you have a Native American flute in your hands. According to Terry, you simply need
to have a flute in your hand, silence the critic in your head and begin to listen to the flute and the sounds it is making.
The art of playing these wonderful instruments starts with really learning to listen and giving yourself permission simply
to play with the sounds without judging. From this, your own song will emerge.
After receiving her first flute, Terry was so passionate about the flutes (and with
some encouragement from her husband, Garland Coulson) she began to sell them and started Peaceful Spirit Flutes, www.peacefulspiritflutes.com . Since July of 2006, Terry has sold over 700 flutes to people all over
the world and while doing this has introduced thousands of people to the magic of the Native American Flute. She works with
flute makers from all over North America .
She has started a flute circle in Nanaimo, and in Comox and plays the flutes
for the Nanaimo Hospice Self Care Clinic, that offers Reiki to caregivers and family members dealing with people who are on
their end of life journey. Terry offers lessons on the flute, playshops and performs at local fund raising events and other
events as well.
In August of 2010, Terry was voted best performer by the audiences attending the week
end event on the New Breath Stage at Flute Quest in Washington State, sponsored by the Washington Flute Circle.
Terry is part of the performing duo, Wind Weave, www.windweaver.ca and has released a CD of Native American Flute and Acoustic guitar, Wild
Threads.
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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 had
the honor of playing flute during the Dalai Lama's visit to Calgary in fall of 2009. He recently took part in some
acting in a screenplay (Blackstone TV series) down in southern Alberta (July 2010).
**Herb has been in the recording studio....with
the result being the amazing new CD - "Mystic Warrior"! "Mystic Warrior" is a collection of soothing and inspirational
music for humanity and the environment...containing a variety of original melodies destined to win heart and soul of the listener!
To order or find out more about "Mystic Warrior" please email Herb.
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Ian Sewall - Educator, Philosopher,
Storyteller, Flutist
Ian Sewall
attended a music workshop for teachers in late August and made a Northern Spirit Flute as part of that workshop....with the
vision of sitting upon his deck, playing the haunting melodies of the flute and letting those melodies float ethereally across
the forests and hills that bank the Peace River...
Ian extends
a huge and generous heart towards his students, offering many dimensions of life skills and learning through his Virtual Education
program, with Peace Wapiti District #76's PAVE... he speaks Cree, has instructed at Grande Prairie College in the area
of Aboriginal Education, and offers an online storytelling program entitled, "Fiddlestrings".... and extends himself
further to his love of training mules and horses as well as being a staunch enthusiast of the Peace Country of Alberta....
He bonded with
the flute right away.... with the revelation that this would be a tremendous experience for children
in the School District who are within his care...and also with the thought in mind that it would be a grounding source of
comfort, expression, and creativity to children at risk, with whom he also works.
Ian and his
trusty crew of computer technicians have set about to coordinate materials (with collaborative original lessons, and established
ones from online (with credit given where due, of course), ie. websites, flute making videos, etc.) to soon make
them available to students in the Virtual Education Program (PAVE) within the Peace Wapiti School District.... The program is designed towards respecting the origin and
heritage of the flute, the materials and energy from which they are created, and the provision of the opportunity for creativity
and self-expression and healing.
In the meantime, Ian's personal flute journey continues with his Northern Spirit
Flute and his new Butch Hall Le Mita Cola! Check out his wonderful and heart-warming story about "The Biscuit Growing Song"!
Stay tuned for further information on this aspect of the flute as it enters
21st Century Education!
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| Ian Sewall and one of his mules |
James Skillern - flutist
James, who is a Navy Veteran, joins us from North Carolina,
where he is currently employed as a Safety Associate at Novella Clinical in Durham, NC. He began his flute journey 3 years
ago and states “he is at peace with the pleasures of life”. When he first saw and heard the sound of the
Native American Flute, James knew he was hooked forever! He made a personal commitment to learn how to play the flute
and he has never lost sight to this day. Today, James plays the flute for his own enjoyment and that of his co-workers.
James collects a variety of flutes, provides guidance about playing the flute...and shares one of his songs with us on "The Market Place" page... James' kind and generous nature brings him easily into the realm of flute mentor for some of our members! Check
out James' new video "The Dream" on YouTube!
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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 |
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