THE RAINBOW WARRIORS
KENNETH LITTLE HAWK: IN A GOOD WAY
by LOUISE "WIND WALKS WOMAN" BARTON (Cherokee/Mohawk)
This RAINBOW WARRIOR article is the second in a series sponsored by FAUNA RESCUE, INC. (NH), honoring Native Americans who are protectors of animals and keepers of the Earth.
Kenneth Little Hawk has been nominated by the Native American Music Awards 2002 for his CD, IN A GOOD WAY, in the "Best Spoken Word Recording" category. This CD contains Native American stories and music that teach respect for all living things and its message is from the heart of Little Hawk, the Brother of the Wind.
Those closest to this international performer say he is a humble man with a humble message. As a child, his Micmac/Mohawk grandparents taught him how to be an Indian. Through music and song, storytelling and lecture, this elder now shares these traditional teachings with delighted audiences of every age and background.
Whenever he is invited to speak, his message is always the same. "We must live together with each other, the animals, and the Earth in a good way, in a real way. This is what it means to be an Indian. This is what it means to be a human being."
If other Natives ask Little Hawk to publicly address controversial Native issues, he shakes his head, explaining gently that when all is said and done, we will best be judged by whether we have honored the common thread that binds us and the kind of world we pass on to our children.
With the aid of Beverly, his loving wife and executive producer, Little Hawk shares his wisdom with others so we may mend the global hoop that encompasses all life. He says he does this, "For the children we were; for the children still in us; for the children now; and for the children yet to come."
When Little Hawk combines the teachings of his ancestors and his talents as an actor, flutist, singer, dancer, and spellbinding storyteller, his public performances are described as "a museum exhibit come alive."
Small wonder that this Native man, first nominated in 1998 by NAMA for Best Children's Recording (WIND, SUN AND STARS) was seriously considered for nomination in 13 NAMA categories in 2002. Other recordings include IN A VERY REAL WAY, THE GREAT MYSTERY, FIRST LIGHT, THE HAWK PROJECT, FROM THE HEART OF LITTLE HAWK, BROTHERS OF THE WIND, and THE WEST.
A renowned flutist and composer, Little Hawk has performed with the Westchester Philharmonic (NY) and Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (AZ). As a recording artist, he has played various flutes and instruments, acted, and done voice-overs for movies, plays, television, and radio.
Little Hawk's powerful presence and dignity has lent itself to stage roles in BLACK ELK SPEAKS, INDIANS, THIS LAND IS WHOSE LAND, and THE INHERITANCE. His film credits include THE WEST, LEWIS and CLARK, LAND OF THE EAGLE, PETTY CRIMES, and CAMPFIRE STORIES. He is a member of the Screen Actors' Guild and Actors' Equity.
Kenneth Little Hawk's email is Littlehawk@kennethlittlehawk.com. For more information about this performer and his recordings, readers may visit www.kennethlittlehawk.com or the music department at amazon.com by clicking on the album covers.
Louise "Wind Walks Woman" Barton is listed in the Internet Public Library's Native American Authors Project.
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When it comes your time to die,
be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death,
so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time
to live their lives over again in a different way;
sing your death song and die like a hero going home.
Chief Tecumseh, Shawnee Nation 1768 - 1813