Larry Spotted Crow Mann is a writer, performer, Nipmuck cultural educator and citizen of the Nipmuck tribe of Massachusetts. He serves as the Drum Keeper of the Tribe which is a sacred trust. Their group is known as the Quabbin Lake Singers. He travels throughout the United States and Canada to schools, colleges, pow wows and other organizations sharing the music, culture and history of Nipmuck people. He has also given lectures at universities throughout New England on issues ranging from Native American Sovereignty to Identity.
His thought provoking and compelling writings have taken his work to new heights.
In 2010 his poetry was a winner in the Memscapes Journal of Fine Arts.
Larry's new book is internationally acclaimed and has received excellent reviews.
He was applauded for his role in the PBS Native American film We shall Remain, directed by Chris Eyre.
Also featured in two documentaries- Winner of the NPS 2007 Award for Interpretive Media: Living in Two Worlds,Native American Experiences on the Boston Harbor Islands,
And First Patriots, produced by Aaron Cadieux.
Furthermore he has worked in the field of human services for over 10 years, mostly in the field of mental health and helping at risk youth.
Protecting the environment:
Worked with Tribal, federal and state agencies to preserve land and wildlife: notably Atlantic Salmon
* Publishing’s include the Memescapes Journal of Fine Arts at Quinsigamond College.
* Indian Country Today Magazine
* Contributing work in the book by Margaret Barton, New England on Fire , and
* Dawn Land Voices: Native American Anthology of New England : University of Nebraska Press
His poetry and quotes have been included in:
* Go Green Conference for the Medical Services Administration of Puerto Rico
* WordCraft Circle of Native American Writers
* My Heart Is Red Project: A journey across the United States and Canada of photography and video of Native Americans, by Mayoke photography.
Also Mann’s first book, Tales from the Whispering Basket; a compelling collection of short stories and poetry.
Contact: spottedcrow@whisperingbasket.com
His thought provoking and compelling writings have taken his work to new heights.
In 2010 his poetry was a winner in the Memscapes Journal of Fine Arts.
Larry's new book is internationally acclaimed and has received excellent reviews.
He was applauded for his role in the PBS Native American film We shall Remain, directed by Chris Eyre.
Also featured in two documentaries- Winner of the NPS 2007 Award for Interpretive Media: Living in Two Worlds,Native American Experiences on the Boston Harbor Islands,
And First Patriots, produced by Aaron Cadieux.
Furthermore he has worked in the field of human services for over 10 years, mostly in the field of mental health and helping at risk youth.
Protecting the environment:
Worked with Tribal, federal and state agencies to preserve land and wildlife: notably Atlantic Salmon
* Publishing’s include the Memescapes Journal of Fine Arts at Quinsigamond College.
* Indian Country Today Magazine
* Contributing work in the book by Margaret Barton, New England on Fire , and
* Dawn Land Voices: Native American Anthology of New England : University of Nebraska Press
His poetry and quotes have been included in:
* Go Green Conference for the Medical Services Administration of Puerto Rico
* WordCraft Circle of Native American Writers
* My Heart Is Red Project: A journey across the United States and Canada of photography and video of Native Americans, by Mayoke photography.
Also Mann’s first book, Tales from the Whispering Basket; a compelling collection of short stories and poetry.
Contact: spottedcrow@whisperingbasket.com
