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(Many Paths) |
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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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March 8, 2003 - Issue 82 |
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Little Feather, Laughing Bear |
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by Janine Marnien, News-Press
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Photos courtesy of
Rey and Kiyomi. Visit them at http://www.wisdomtreestudios.com/index.html
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Native American history, culture get the attention of students during an assembly at Mountain Avenue Elementary.
"I'm 9, so it was kind of like I could do that too," Ashley said. Aside from the story of Little Feather, students learned how Native Americans passed on their history through stories, and that much respect is given to elders and nature. They also saw a Native American Hoop Dance and listened to traditional flute music.
The husband-and-wife team hope students learn all people are connected, and gain an appreciation of the Native American spirit, Rey Ortega said. "When kids think of spirit, they think of people cheering at a football game or something," he said. "But spirit is quiet. It's an inner strength." The Ortegas' message was not lost on sixth-grader Arteen Pirverdian. "I learned how you should always be kind to others, and share what you have with others," he said.
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Thank You
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CRESCENTA -- Little Feather is an inspiration to Mountain Avenue Elementary
School fourth-grader Ashley Brines. Ashley heard the story of Little Feather
at an assembly Wednesday that taught students about Native American history
and culture. Presenter Kiyomi Ortega, who uses the name Running Deer in
performances, told the story of the 10-year-old boy who brought prosperity
back to his famine-torn people, against many odds. 
Rey
Ortega, who uses the name Windspirit when performing, joined wife Kiyomi
Ortega onstage. Both are of Native American descent. She is Blackfeet
and Japanese, and he is Apache and Mexican. Rey Ortega also used a dummy,
Willie Laughing Bear, and a ventriloquist act to teach students about
Native American food. The students learned common foods such as potatoes,
tomatoes and corn originated from Native American tribes.
