Johnny Moses

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Johnny Moses is a Tulalip Native American master storyteller, oral historian, healer and spiritual leader. [1]

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Background

Moses was raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada in the village of Ohiat. He learned tribal traditions from his grandparents and has the traditional name Whis.stem.men.knee (Walking Medicine Robe). [2] [3]

In addition to speaking English, Moses is fluent in eight native languages and can also tell stories in traditional sign language. [4] [5] [6]

Moses has published several story-telling books including The Medicine Clothes That Look at the People in August, 2020. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "American Indian Voices Presents Johnny Moses".
  2. ↑ "Introduction". Johnny Moses. Archived from the original on 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  3. ↑ Northwest Coast Medicine Teachings: An Interview with Johnny Moses by Timothy White. Spring 1991. Describes how he learned the medicine teachings of the Northwest Coast, his travels with his grandmother, and the acquisition of spirit powers, among other things{{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  4. ↑ "Storytelling". Johnny Moses. Archived from the original on 2011-01-31. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  5. ↑ "Coast Salish master storyteller Johnny Moses". San Juan Journal. 2008-10-21.
  6. ↑ "Johnny Moses at American Indian Community House, New York City". 1996-04-20. Archived video of an hour-long story telling session
  7. ↑ "johnny moses Storytelling olympic peninsula projects". OLYMPIC MOUNTAIN EARTHWISDOM CIRCLE. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
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