Harvest Moon
 Harvest Moon Quinault is a historian, basket maker, and brilliant storyteller from Washington. She has served two terms on the Washington Commission for the Humanities and has also received grants from the Seattle Arts Commission, and Bainbridge Island Arts, Humanities and Heritage Arts Council for “Artist in Residency.” Many years of storytelling and a vast amount of historical research give her the title of a professional speaker and artist and help her to create educational lectures for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Area: Portland Metro Native American Storytelling Harvest Moon’s dynamic theatrical performance will provide students with a unique perspective of Northwest Coast Native Americans. Her unique presentation describes the cultural practices and traditions of Coastal Salish Natives, exhibits several traditional artifacts, and demonstrates how stories and legends serve as the “history book of mankind.” Her stories move students to laugh and cry; they encourage exploration of a variety issues and question how views of Native American culture and traditions have evolved over time. CONTENT STANDARD CONNECTIONS: Social Science: History; Analysis; Geography Arts: Create, Present, Perform; Historical and Cultural Perspectives |