Speaker

In the midst of his abundant artistic life, Bill is also a sought–after guest speaker at corporate, collegiate, and community venues nationwide. His presentation may be customized to each engagement and are built around the following core topics:

Art Lecture: “Three Elements In Native American Art”

A formally trained artist and seasoned painter, Bill shares his historical and cultural overview of Native America, while demonstrating on canvas the use of three traditional elements—function, beauty and spirit. He completes the lecture with a discussion period and always offers the painting to the students for completion.

Music Workshop: “Songs Of The Spirit”

With an authentic perspective, Bill encourages students to acknowledge their heritage and core vision. A seasoned musician, performer and road warrior, he uses his experience in touring, recording and songwriting to inform and inspire those with a desire to contribute through their musical gifts. Included is an overview of the history of Native American music, both traditional and contemporary, plus a discussion and demonstration of the native flute and drum. He focuses on one of three areas of expertise: songwriting, publishing and recording; touring, management and booking; and media, marketing and promotion.

Reconciliation and Diversity Symposium: “The Red Road to Victory”

Bill opens in song with a hand drum or native flute. After a brief review of his Mohican tribal history and an intimate look into his native culture, he shares three personal stories. His journey from victim to victory is charted and he illustrates the wisdom of “the twelve feathers of healing” to model his vision of transformation through reconciliation. Bill illustrates the relationship between majority and minority cultures, the ineffectual result of teaching tolerance and assimilation, and instead promotes a redemptive culture of understanding and peace.