Dr. Kinorea “Two Feather” Tigri
P.O. Box 1654 ♦ Chippewa Twp. ♦ Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010-6654
Phone /Fax: 724.891.8067 ♦ Mobile: 724.513.9003 ♦ Email:
Skills
♦ Dedicated as an avid Teacher of my native culture, history, arts, and other Native American Nations of the Western Hemisphere and other subjects of interest,
♦ Long time Mentor to the Youth of several Native American Reservations across the Continental US,
♦ Motivational Speaker, Author, Lecturer, Program Writer,
♦ Researcher and consultant on Native American histories, culture and various other subjects of interest,
♦ Excellent communication and writing skills,
♦ Artistic and creative skills in multi-discipline art mediums,
♦ Resilient in helping bridge the cultural barriers of many ethnic groups through multi-language skills.
Education
♦ Landscape Design & Architecture, 2002-2003
University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Distance Education & DE Technologies
♦ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-Class A), 1996-Current
Altamaha Technical Institute, Jessup, GA
♦ Professional Captain’s License, 1989-Current
Captain Sea School, Tampa, FL (Night Courses while Stationed At McDill AFB)
Master License, Certified to Pilot up to 50 Ton Cargo Ships
♦ A.A., Culinary Chef, 1989 (Non-Practicing, Occasional Catering)
Culinary Institute of America at Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Weekend Courses while Stationed At McDill AFB)
♦ B. A., Graphic Arts and Printing, 1988- Current as Free Lance
Franklin Printing-Div. of Governmental Printing Office, Norfolk, VA
(Part Time Studies, while Off-Duty on various Nights/Weekends.)
Gradated from an Apprenticeship and went on with course through a PEL Grant
♦ Ph. D., Child & Adult Psychology, 1984
Portsmouth Naval Hospital/Johns Hopkins University in Affiliation with the US Naval Academy
Dissertation: “A Double Take on Twins and Their One Mind”
♦ M. A., Adolescent Psychology, 1981
National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Thesis: “Interpersonal Communication Skills of Language Impaired Children”
♦ B. S., Psychology, 1978
Naval Medical Center/OCS, San Diego, CA
Concentrations: Learning Theory, Psycholinguistics
♦ A. A., Liberal Studies 1974 (Summer Classes)
Native American College of Arts, Tulsa, OK
Concentrations: Multi-languages, Language Development, Native American Cultural Histories & Studies
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Dr. Kinorea “Two Feather” Tigri
P.O. Box 1654 ♦ Chippewa Twp. ♦ Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010-6654
Phone /Fax: 724.891.8067 ♦ Mobile: 724.513.9003 ♦ Email:
Education Continued…
♦ Captain, USN (Retired) 1974- 1994
Psychological Warfare & Intelligence
Norfolk Naval Station, & McDill Air Force Bases- “Readiness Command” (Joint Forces)-23 Countries
Achievements
- Psychological Intervention Officer, 1992-1994
- Desert Storm Psychological Intervention Officer, 1990-1992
-Created and Implemented the AIP (Animal-Integration Program) working with Over-Seas families with children having troubles adjusting and coping with the movements of their military parents, 1990
-“Outstanding Dissertation” Award, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, 1984
-Chosen as 1 of the several US Navy Women (Along side my Identical, Twin Sister, Lynorea Garrett) to become part of the permanent program “Introducing Women on US Navy Ships”, USS Vulcan, Norfolk, VA-1974
-One of the youngest recipients of an award by the American Lung Association while a Senior in High School for my proposal and research of, “Effect of Hair Spray on the Lung Tissue”, 1974
-Placed in the Top 5 for an award from the American Lung Association, 1972-1973
Awards and Honors
-“Who’s Who among Native American Scholars”, 1984
-Salutatorian-PNH/Johns Hopkins University in Affiliation w/ the US Naval Academy, 1984
-Valedictorian-OCS of San Diego, 1980
-“Outstanding Achievements”, US Navy Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes (Waukegan, IL), 1980
-US Navy “Officer of the Year”, 1979, 1980, 1982-1984, 1990-1992
-Valedictorian-USNA, 1978
-USNA Phi Kappa Phi, 1977
-US Navy “Cadet of the Year”, 1977
-USNA Sigma Xi, 1976
-US Navy “Cadet of the Year”, 1976
-USNA Golden Key International Honor Society, 1975
-US Navy “Cadet of the Year”, 1975
-Valedictorian – Cherokee High School, 1974
-Dean’s List, & National Honor Society of the NA College of the Arts, 1973 & 1974
-American Lung Association, 1972
-Native American Scholarship for the Arts, 1972
-“General Academic” Awards of the Cherokee Nations, 1971 & 1972
-Dean’s List, & National Honor Society, Cherokee High School, 1971-1974
-Mensa, 1963
Affiliations
-Consultant, Planner & Educational programming for the new “Native American Awareness Council” for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement for cultural awareness for the National Native American Heritage Month each year, IUP Campus, Indiana, PA August, 2007 to Present;
-Designer, Graphic Artist, Writer of the new “Native American Awareness Council” logo and written marketing materials for Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement for cultural awareness for the National Native American Heritage Month in November each year, IUP Campus and town of Indiana, PA August, 2007 to Present
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Dr. Kinorea “Two Feather” Tigri
P.O. Box 1654 ♦ Chippewa Twp. ♦ Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010-6654
Phone /Fax: 724.891.8067 ♦ Mobile: 724.513.9003 ♦ Email:
Affiliations Continued
-Instructor for “The Heritage School at the Succop Conservancy”, traditional folk crafts/cultural enrichment classes, Butler County Community College, Butler, PA, June, 2007 to ????;
-General Membership, Logstown Associates-Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), Monaca, PA- March, 2007 to Present;
-Education Committee Chairman, Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation-Vicary House, Freedom, PA- February, 2007 to Present;
-Education Committee Member for new “The Heritage School at the Succop Conservancy”-Butler Community College/Succop Conservancy, Butler, PA- January, 2007 to Present;
-Executive Board-Assistant Treasurer, Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation-Vicary House, Freedom, PA- January, 2007 to Present;
-Board of Trustee Member, Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation-Vicary House, Freedom, PA- March, 2005 to Present;
-General Membership of the Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation-Vicary House, Freedom, PA- March, 2004 to Present;
-Planning & Educational programming for the Logstown/CCBC POWWOW for the “2007-American Indian Gathering”, Silver Dome of the Community College of Beaver County, Monaca, PA October 2003 to Present;
-Educational Instructor for Continuing Education Classes (PA Act 48 requirements needed for maintaining teaching certificates) for all the teachers of Beaver County, Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit (BVIU #27), Monaca, PA, August, 2003 to Present;
-Member of the American Trucking Association- October, 1996-Present;
-Member and Past Board of Trustee member of the American Indian Arts Council- January, 1988;
-Member of the Tampa Pilot Boats Association-1989 and
-Member American Psychiatric Naval Board-October, 1981-1994 (Retired)
Articles & Publications
-Tigri(Dickman), K.A. (2006) “Bring the Past to Life”-A Teacher’s Guide for Hands-On Project in the Classroom pertaining to the Eastern Woodland Indians of Pennsylvania, Talking Leaves Publishing
-Dickman, K.A. (2003) “Transformations- Symbols to Syllables”, Talking Leaves Publishing
-Garret, K.A. (1984), “Identical Twins: A Case Study, Our Lives”, JAPB 135(4), April
-Garret, K.A. (1974), “Effects of Hair Spray on the Lung Tissue”, JAMA, 23(1), 731-June
National Speaking & Teaching Engagements
-Innovative Educational Programs at various reservations for Continuing Education-Gathering of Nations Educational Foundation, September, 1998 to Present
-Consulting & On-going Lectures & Educational Programs in “Preserving Our Cultures”- Cultural Office of Smithsonian, NMAI-September 2004 to Present
-National Museum of the American Indians- Grand Opening, September, 2004
-Seminole/Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival, Miami, FL, December 2002 through January 2003
-Native & Foreign Interpreter for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, 2003
-Everglades Music & Crafts Festival, Miami, FL, July 2002
-Oklahoma City Cultural Arts Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, November, 2002
-Native American Cultural Arts Conference, Tulsa, OK, October 2002
-Cherokee High School Commencement, Cherokee, NC, May 1998
-Gathering of Nations PowWow, Albuquerque, NM, August, 1996
-Gallup High School Commencement, Gallup, NM May, 1996
-Desert Storm Troops’ various Diversity Programs, 1990-1993
- One of 6 Guest Speakers for the Graduating Class of 1986 Class at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD- June, 1986
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Dr. Kinorea “Two Feather” Tigri
P.O. Box 1654 ♦ Chippewa Twp. ♦ Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010-6654
Phone /Fax: 724.891.8067 ♦ Mobile: 724.513.9003 ♦ Email:
Regional Speaking & Teaching Engagements Continued…
Upcoming Engagements for 2007:
-Educational Programs, Lectures, Act 48 Workshops in conjunction with Dr Sarah Neusius “ Paleo-Indian Archaeological Exhibit for Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Indiana County Archaeology: “Revealing the Native American Past”. My lectures will be “The Wonders of Clay “and the class presentations & workshops will be “The Wonders of Clay-Bringing the Past to Life©-The Making of a Red Coil Clay Pot”, IUP Museum, December 10-February 9, 2007-08
-“Eastern Woodland Indians-Clay Pottery Class”, for the Ellwood City Schools’ Cultural Club 3-8 grades, Ellwood City, (Approx. 100+ students) PA-December, 2007
-“Wampum…More than Money”, for the Land Depreciation Museum, Allison Park, PA-December, 2007
-“Native American Beading… Then and Now”, Public Classes, Beaver County, PA-Starting December as
On-going classes, 2007
2007:
-“Eastern Woodland Indians of the Region” for the Cub Scout Pack 495, Awards Night, Beaver, PA –
November, 2007
-“My Life, As a Native American” for the Baptist Homes-Activities Day, Mt. Lebanon, PA –November, 2007
-“Bringing the Past to Life” – Making History Rock…Class (Co-Instructor with Kathleen Werner Millward), 15 Hr course for The Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit #27 (BVIU), at the Vicary House, Freedom, PA –November 10 & 17, 2007
-“History, Culture and Art of Beading” Class, 15 Hr course for The Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit #27 (BVIU), at the Vicary House, Freedom, PA – October 25-November 3, 2007
-Core Instructor for the newly formed “Heritage School at the Succop Conservancy.” Teaching several time honored crafts/trades as a Master Craftsman and teaching many other aspects of my Native American life, and the Indians of Yesterday…The Eastern Woodland Indians of Western Pennsylvania-Succop Conservancy/ Butler Community College, Butler, PA- Weekly classes starting June through the end of year 2007;
-“The Native Lenape Women”, the “Windows Through History© Program” at the Vicary Mansion, Freedom, PA-September, 2007;
-“Native American Storytelling- 20th Annual American Indian Gathering, Community College of Beaver County Silver Dome, Monaca, PA-October, 2007;
-Present “Bringing the Past to Life-The EWI Traveling Museum”, lecture and instruct various hands-on projects on the aspects of everyday living as an “Eastern Woodland Indian of Western Pennsylvania,”- 20th Annual American Indian Gathering, Community College of Beaver County Silver Dome, Monaca, PA-October, 2007.
2006:
-“The Native Lenape Women”, the “Windows Through History© Program” at the Vicary Mansion, Freedom, PA-September, 2006
-“Native Women of the 19th Century Western Pennsylvania” (WTH) “Teaching Teachers”, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA-September, 2006
-“Exploring Pennsylvania’s Native American Heritage” in conjunction with the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology Conference, Harrisburg, PA- October, 2006
-“Native American Storytelling- 19th Annual American Indian Gathering, Community College of Beaver County Silver Dome, Monaca, PA-October, 2006
-“The Medicine Way”, Annual Homewood Heritage Festival, Homewood, PA- October, 2006
-Applicant for “Individual Artist Fellowship” from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts assisted by the Rivers of Steel Area Heritage Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA-July through August, 2006
-Menominee “Wild Rice” Art Festival, Judge for Juried Art Competition, Red Lake, MN, May, 2006
-“Eastern Woodland Indians-Clay Pottery Class”, for the Ellwood City Schools’ Cultural Club, Ellwood City, (Approx. 100 students) PA-March, 2006
-“Native Women of the 19th Century Western Pennsylvania” (WTH) “Teaching Teachers”, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA-February, 2006
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Dr. Kinorea “Two Feather” Tigri
P.O. Box 1654 ♦ Chippewa Twp. ♦ Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010-6654
Phone /Fax: 724.891.8067 ♦ Mobile: 724.513.9003 ♦ Email:
Regional Speaking & Teaching Engagements Continued…
2005:
-“Native American Storytelling- 18th Annual American Indian Gathering at the Community College of Beaver County Silver Dome, Monaca, PA-October, 2005
-“The Native Lenape Women”, for the “Windows Through History© Program” at the Vicary Mansion, Freedom, PA-September, 2005
-“Shaped By Steel”- Traditional Music and Stories from Southwestern Pennsylvania CD, Story Telling under auspices of Rivers of Steel Heritage Area Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA-August, 2005
-Assisted in the Preparation of an application for an award from the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organization by Writing and Designing a Presentation that garnered an “Honorable Mention” Award for our excellence in a Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation’s (BCHRLF) Educational Program-“Windows Through History©”, Harrisburg, PA-July, 2005
2004:
-Lecturer/Presenter of “Eastern Woodland Indians-Red Clay Coil Pottery” Class for the Propel School, auspices of Rivers of Steel Heritage Ares Foundation, Homestead, PA- December, 2004
-“Native American Storytelling- 17th Annual American Indian Gathering, Community College of Beaver County Silver Dome, Monaca, PA-October, 2004
-“Saving the Past by going into the Future”, Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ- October, 2004
-“Crossing the Bridges of Our Past”, NMAI & Cultural Research Center, Suitland, MD-October, 2004
-“Our Native American Languages will Save the Culture”, National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC Mall, DC-September, 2004
-“The Native Lenape Women”, for the “Windows Through History© Program” at the Vicary Mansion, Freedom, PA-September, 2004
-“United We Stand”- Lecturer/Presenter of a Diversity Training & Certification Program, created by Dr. K.A. (Dickman) Tigri of “Talking Leaves” (Division of “UnderOneRoof”) for Cinergy Solutions® of Monaca, LLC, Monaca, PA- September, 2004
-“Tradition-Bearers: Voices from the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area” presenting “The Medicine Way”, Radio broadcast (WEDO 810 AM) from Two Feather’s Gardens on the ways of herbs and plants for healing and well being, auspices of Rivers of Steel Heritage Area Foundation, Chippewa, PA-August, 2004
-Recipient of a Grant to Record & Preserve the Sioux Language specifically for Two Feather’s Program- “The Native American Language is Our Culture”, Pine Ridge, SD-August, 2004 to Present
-“Lewis & Clark” Presentation at New Brighton Middle School, New Brighton, PA-May, 2004
-“Eastern Woodland Indians-Clay Pottery Class”, for the Session II of the “Windows Through History© Program” at the Vicary Mansion, Freedom, PA-April, 2004
-Sponsor of an Eagle Project for Brandon Balotti- Gathering educational books for the Pine Ridge Reservation Schools & Ministries, Pine Ridge, SD-January through September, 2004
-“Lewis & Clark” Presentation at Edgeworth Elementary School, Sewickley, PA-November, 2003
-“History, Culture and Art of Beading” Class, 5 week course at The Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit #27 (BVIU), Monaca, PA- October, 2003