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Mitakuye Oyasin (mee ‘tak kwee ay o ‘ya sin) |
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"The show was an excellent display of the Native American Culture. The traditional songs and stories were great." K. Rodriquez, Diversity Fair, Bethlehem, PA "With Jackie's calming vocals and Kevin Soffera's intoxicating grooves, the auditorium full of rowdy kids was soon entranced with her show. The students were still and listened to her story, clapping to the beat, and left singing the songs and talking about the drummer. They learned without knowing it!"
John Huie, Music teacher, Northeast Middle School |
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Mitakuye Oyasin is a Lakota phrase that translates in English to
This phrase encapsulates the essence of Native American traditional life and teachings. The interdependence of life – Nature and Human Nature – is contingent on the fact that survival is only maintained when each is mindful of the importance of the other. This relationship is the cornerstone of American Indian philosophy. |
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About Jackie Tice
Jackie Tice is a songwriter, artist, and mother. A proponent for peace, her songs are emotionally captivating and contain a truthful and uplifting message that is rare to find. In addition to her active touring schedule, Jackie is a teaching artist, presenting artist residencies through a federally funded grant program, Art as a Way of Learning, which uses the arts to enhance literacy and encourage creative, peaceful expressions of emotion and ideas. |
