Kevin Locke is known throughout the world as a visionary Hoop Dancer, a traditional storyteller, the preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, cultural ambassador, recording artist, and educator. Kevin is Lakota and Anishinabe. His Lakota name, Tokeya Inajin, means “The First to Arise.” While his early instructions were received from his immediate family and community, Kevin has learned from his extended family in every part of the world many lessons in global citizenship and how we each can draw from our individual heritages ... and therein create a vibrant, evolving civilization embracing and celebrating our collective heritage.
http://www.myspace.com/lakotahoopdancer
Note to educators: there will be special performances for students offered in association with this performer’s visit. Kevin Locke: http://www.dennosmuseum.org/news/2009/10/kevin-locke-edu.html
Funded and supported by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Biimaadiziwinaa Eyaawing Prevention Program’s Mino Biimaadziwin Hoop Dance Society with funding from the United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Tribal Youth Program and the United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, with additional support from NMC Diversity Services.
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A Dennos Global Diversity Series Concert presented in partnership with the Traverse City Area of Commerce.