Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Shinnecock Native American Culture & Arts
 
Provider Name
LI Traditions Inc.
 
Nancy Solomon

Port Washington , NY 11050
Phone:
516-767-8803
Email:
info@longislandtraditions.org
Website:
https://longislandtraditions.org
Program Description
Denise “Weetahmoe” Silva-Dennis (Shinnecock/Hassanamisco-Nipmuc) is a retired Southampton Elementary School art teacher. She is from the Shinnecock Tribe in Southampton. Silva-Dennis graduated from Hamilton College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art. Upon graduation, she received honors in her discipline. Silva-Dennis is an accomplished bead work crafts woman, painter and fabric artist. The traditional Eastern Woodland style of bead work was handed down to her from the elder women of the Shinnecock and Hassanamisco-Nipmuc Nations. Her work includes necklace and earring sets, beaded medicine fans, walking sticks, and beaded cradleboards. Several Native American exhibitors carry an assortment of her beaded creations to Powwows throughout the Northeastern United States. This program will teach students about different cultures, historical injustice to Native Americans, and traditional Native crafts. The program will elevate the historically marginalized voices of Native Americans.
 
Categories
Visual Arts (VA), Storytelling (TH) ,
 


Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12



See Video  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL41mmya5CA&t=384s
Arts Standards
1,2,3,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Native American Studies , Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,2,3



Cost 
Cost Single: $500 for 3 classes
Cost Multiple: 400


Duration
45 minutes