Educational Workshops
From kindergarten to the university-level, the Redhawk Arts Council creates and presents educational programs in the tri-state area. Participants enjoy a unique opportunity to address prior notions they may have had about Native Peoples. As a result of our work with various educational institutions, we foster awareness about the need for an accurate curriculum, and provide economic opportunities for individual Native American artists and performers.
Our programs are accessible to all ages, demographics and peoples. For information about our programs, please contact native@redhawkcouncil.org
Land Acknowledgements
Our organization has community members not only across the nation, but world that can facilitate accurate information through education for schools, businesses, organizations and corporations. Understanding the land you stand on is vital to the healing process for both the Native people and those occupying their lands.
Assembly, Dance Presentations, Performance Based Programming, and Corporate Programs
The Redhawk Dancers present Indigenous dance, music, storytelling and traditional arts programs to audiences around the world that share traditional performances which educate our audiences about the history of Indigenous cultures and who we are today. Our programs help break media created stereotypes and allow the public to better understand the diverse traditions of Indigenous people. We host programs from pre-k to university level as well as public programs, libraries, theaters, corporations, and government factions. Rates vary and programs can be created to suit the needs of each client.
Library Programs
Librarians are excited when our artist turns an educational program into a fun family experience. Parents are delighted watching their children show enthusiasm learning about different cultures and participating in dances and music. Our message of respecting the earth, our elders and working hard to be the best you can be, is always a favorite with educators and parents.
University Programs
University organizations enjoy the various performances our artists are able to provide. Environmental groups understand our close relationships with the environment and the different dances we perform in honor of the earth, sun, water, plant life, animals and harvest ceremonies. Theater groups enjoy our actual renditions of creation stories, births of dances and the creation of our musical instruments. Latin Organizations can experience the many programs our Native artists from South America and the Caribbean present.
Corporate Employee Diversity Programs
Corporations, both public and private, as well as government agencies, have utilized our artists and educators to present programs that help their employees better understand Native Americans – cultures past, present and what the future holds for Americas first people. Our artists create fun exciting programs and have little difficulty getting employees out of their seats to dance with us. Lectures on diversity in the workplace, fighting stereotypes and the close relationship between Native Americans of North and South America are available.
Earth Programs
Redhawk Arts Council creates programs and workshops with a focus on the relationship between Indigenous cultures and our Mother Earth. Through dance, music and other artistic forms of expression, students experience this close relationship firsthand. We share with our audience the importance of green living in today’s societies and the ways we can live in harmony with the environment.
Lectures, Keynote Speakers, Diversity and Tolerance Programs
Our council represents artist well-versed on First Nations’ issues, traditions and tribal affairs. These artists are available for lectures and presentations for both educational institutions as well as corporate diversity programs. Redhawk also has artists who conduct tolerance programs. These programs are designed to help students and adults learn how traditional Native American life styles can be applied in teaching tolerance and understanding in today’s society.