March 18th, 2008: NYC.com | view more |
American Indiana Educator visited Florence Elementary - Anthony Redfeather Nava
The program included a hands-on museum, taking the students back in time to the days of arrowheads and American Bison. The students participated in traditional games, learned a simple native dance, and beat on a variety of drums. Mr. Nava demonstrated the drums, flute and expressed his love for music. Music is a big part of Native American Culture. |
February 26th, 2008: The Madison Center | view more |
Carroll County Public Library
Monday, a crowd at the Carroll County Public Library learned about Native American customs and the wide range of language, religious, musical and cultural differences between the Nations in North America. |
October 24th, 2007: Commonwealth Journal | view more |
Native American Storyteller Visiting Schools
As a flute player, dancer and performer, Nava travels the countryside telling his story in anticipation of bringing about a new understanding and appreciation for Native Americans and their culture. |
August 2007: Electric Consumer | view more |
Native Americans in Indiana keeping cultural fires burning
“One of the things I try to get rid of is the ‘Hollywoodisms,” he said. “Hollywood and the media are destroying not just the Native culture — all cultures — because of the stereotypical views and responses toward people of different colors, different beliefs, different social, economic, religious backgrounds. They do not fully show the beauty of what people are.” |
August 1st, 2007: Corydon Democrat | view more |
3 Newcomers to the World on the Square
Anthony Redfeather Nava is a Pascua Yaqui Indian from Arizona who now lives in New Albany. He is an extremely talented singer, recording artist, dancer, drummer, flute maker-player and educator who specializes in American Indian cultures.
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November 24th, 2006: The News and Tribune | view more |
Charlestown students learn about American Indians
The children hushed as Anthony Redfeather Nava began to beat his drum. He paced the floor as the students watch, wide-eyed.
“Listen closely to my words,” he said. |
October 31st, 2006: The Winchester Sun | view more |
American Indian speaker teachers about respect for culture According to Pippi Guerrant, arts and humanities coordinator for the Clark County School District, Nava's presentation relates directly to the students' core curriculum. In fifth grade, students are tested on Native Americans through social studies and the arts. "He does a really good job of bringing it to life," she said. "The children are not just getting the information out of books, they're getting hands-on experience as well." |
September 2006: Round About Madison | view more |
Lewis and Clark Bicentennial event docks at Westport
Anthony Redfeather Nava grew up with a strong sense of who he is. His father is from the Pascua Yaqui Nation from Arizona, and his mother is Keetowah Band Cherokee from Oklahoma. |
April 21st, 2004: Indiana Weekly | view more |
Helping Cultures Connect
New Albany's Anthony Redfeather Nava teaches recycling, respect and responsibility |