Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon is a Quinault Ambassador, historian, basket weaver and storyteller. Her combined talents and many skills help her create educational lectures for people of all ages. In her presentations she describes an in depth program of the Coastal Salish Natives. Harvest Moon brings in hands on artifacts, which deliver a clearer perspective of how things were done. She will speak of the abundance of life amongst the Northwest Coast Tribes, whose rich culture has been handed down from generation to generation. Discover the unique heritage that they hold close to their hearts. Harvest Moon has served two terms for "The Washington Commission for the Humanities" and received grants from the Seattle Arts Commission, Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities and Heritage Arts Council for "Artist in Residency" throughout Washington Schools. Her interest in history and her vast amount of research give her the title as a professional speaker and artist. Harvest Moon means "A light shining forth in the midst of darkness." She speaks from her heart and spirit, leaving people looking at a different perspective of the Northwest Coast Native Americans. She received the "Peace and Friendship Award", from the Washington State Historical Society in recognition of significant contributions to the understanding of N.W. Indian Heritage. Each Basket is an expressive vehicle of the Quinault basket weaver, the embodiment of its mythology, folklore tradition, poetry, and spiritual aspirations.