Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song™
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Learn more about the elders featured in the article:
In the Spotlight
Teaching Tolerance
This month the magazine Teaching Tolerance is featuring an interview Larry Long did with Helen Tsuchiya from the 2004 Prairie View celebration. You can read the article online: Beyond the Barbed Wire. You can listen to the seven part interview on our website.
Part ONE:
Featured Article
The March 2010 issue of the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger has an article on Larry Long and the recent Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song celebrations in the neighborhood. You can download this month's edition here.
To learn more about the celebrations:
To learn more about Larry Long and his work across the country and internationally, you can check out his website at www.larrylong.org
Teacher Resources
We've compiled all the songs and stories from the celebrations for the 2006-2007 school year into two songbooks, and are excited to offer them free to download from our site:
In the News
A few weeks ago, Blue Planet Green Living (BPGL) interviewed troubadour and social activist Larry Long about some of the many significant projects he’s engaged in during his adult life.
Four special "elders" at Forest Elementary School allowed their life stories to be examples of the community's diverse fabric.
Earlier this month, students recognized three community elders by sharing their life stories through musical performances.
Under Construction
We're working on big changes to our website for 2010! The site is still up and accessible so people can check the calendar, but it is under construction. Sign up for our email list and be the first to know when our new site is online.
