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The Creation of'Pou Kapua' a Maori Totem Pole

Frank was invited to (Aotearoa) Auckland, New Zealand to represent the Pacific N.W. Coast Indian Nations on a journey to reunite our Ancestors together again for the creation of this major monumental totem pole. Frank contributed a ("Wolf of the Sea") Killer Wkale design for the "Pou Kapua" a 70-foot Maori totem pole.


70 foot Maori Totem Pole in Three Sections

"I thank Wikuki and Tonia Kingi for the invite and the Maori women from the Te Puea Marae (Long House) for their true friendship and for looking after my mother Kaasoot during our one month visit." August 2003
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Waikato Museum Artist Carving Demonstration

 I want to thank the Waikato Museum staff for the 'Powhiri' (Welcome Party) and for granting me the honor to give an artist demonstration for the public. It was a Spiritually rewarding experience to have the opportunity to work close to a magnificent (war canoe) "Waka Taua" August 2003

Auckland Museum Artist Carving Demonstration

A warm thank you to Rodney Wilson and Natasha Beckman, for granting me the honor to give an artist carving demonstration next to a majestic (war canoe) "Waka Taua". My biggest enjoyment was watching the school children's eyes light up with joy when viewing my artwork... and all their inquisitive questions.
August 2003

Washington State Folk Arts Fellowship Award

I thank the Washington State Art Commission for selecting me to recieve "Folk Arts Fellowship" award. The award is presented annually to a few selected native artists solely on recognition of past and continuing merit in maintaining cultural traditions. July 2003


Burke Museum -- Photograph by Stewart Hopkins

Glacier Bay National Park Lodge Artist Demonstration

I was spiritually moved by the experience of giving an artist carving demonstration at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Lodge. There was no doubt in my heart that my ancestors were present to witness this event. The Tlingit Chookaneidei Clan owns Glacier Bay and we passionately refer to it as our Breadbasket. June 2003

Artist Demonstration aboard Alaska Cruise Ship

I thank Glacier Bay Cruiseline Company for granting me the honor of giving an artist demonstration and presentation for the tourist while the ship cruised thru the treasured lands of Southeast Alaska. The photo below was taken at Misty Fjords located in Southeast Alaska. Yes, that's Frank sitting on the bow of a ship under a waterfall... how ADVENTURIUOS is that !! June 2003


Frank's Morning Shower, "The-Hole-in-The-Wall" Waterfall.

Yak ei haat tigoodee
"It is good that you have come."

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