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Biography & Past Work
Larry Spotted Crow Mann is a member of Nipmuc Tribe and resident of Massachusetts.
He is an award winning writer, poet, cultural educator, Traditional Story Teller, tribal drummer /dancer and motivational speaker involving youth sobriety, cultural and environmental awareness.
His work has taken him across the United States, Canada and parts of Europe.
Mann is also a board member of the Nipmuk Cultural Preservation Trust which is an organization set up to promote the cultural, social and spiritual needs of Nipmuc people as well an educational resource of Native American studies.
Another very important part of Mann's work has been advocating for drug and alcohol prevention In Native American Teens. This is certainly an issue for all youth but by far Native American teens have one of the highest rates of drug and alcohol problems which has lead to a staggering level of teen suicide.
Mann, along with other Native American leaders worked in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create two booklets as a resource for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse.
Click on the cultural outreach page to get a copy.
Mann's first book, Tales From the Whispering Basket, a collection of short stories and poetry has been internationally acclaimed.
Mann’s groundbreaking novel, The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving is the 2015 Native American WordCraft Circle of Honors Winner: Best YA Novel of the Year!
And Larry Spotted Crow Mann's latest book: Drumming & Dreaming. Mann skillfully brings forth the Oral Tradition in this brilliantly woven Collection of Legends, that beckon the Spirt of the Land, and the Ancient Voices that still have so much to Teach us all. Some of the Stories in Drumming & Dreaming will be featured in a state-wide curriculum across Massachusetts as part of a Life Skills Training for teacher and student; for alcohol/ drug prevention in Native American teens.
His poetry has been read around the world and has won the Memescapes Journal of Fine Arts and Nominated in 2013 for the Push Cart prize.
* 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.
Music:
The Drum, which is the Heartbeat of Mother Earth holds a special place for Mann. Mann, along with his sons and cousins formed the Native American Drum Group, Quabbin Lake Singers in 2000. The group composed their first CD entitled ‘Young Hearts Old Traditions’ in 2004, recorded by Sharp Recording Studio®
Mann Continues singing with Hand Drum , or Water Drum style for many social and spiritual occasions.
“Larry’s vast knowledge, experience, and dedication to his Native roots were the reasons we initially asked him to present at MassBay. However, it was Larry’s gentle demeanor and storytelling that captivated our students and motivated us to ask him to return for a second time. Larry has great pride in his heritage which is evident whether he is reading an excerpt from his book, relating a story, or carrying on a conversation. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and could easily relate to his struggles and accomplishments.” - Cathy Abraham ,MassBay Community College
"Larry Spotted Crow Mann continues the tradition of passing along stories to indigenous children from the Nipmuc People as well as other indigenous nations from across New England. These traditional and contemporary stories teach life lessons in entertaining and engaging ways, insuring that young people grasp and hold onto the important messages these stories share. If you haven’t had an opportunity to hear Larry share a story you’re missing something very special."- Rick Pouliot, Founder, Gedakina www.gedakina.org
“Larry Spotted Crow Mann is an engaging motivational speaker and gifted Storyteller. He inspired our youth with his personal stories, which he weaved with humor and native tradition, while connecting with them on an individual level. We were grateful to have him be a part of our Mohegan Youth Exchange and welcome the opportunity to have him back.”- Angela Soulor- Mohegan Tribe Cultural Programs Department
Mann's work has been applauded and cited in numerous newspapers, reviews and TV shows. Including:
Mass Appeal, WWLP
WordCraft Circle of Native American Writers
Boston Globe
Worcester Magazine
Indian Country Today Magazine
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Indianz.com
Whispering Wind Native American Magazine
Springfield News
Berkshire Eagle News
His past performances/presentations include:
PBS film, We Shall Remain, directed by Chris Eyre
Katuaq Cultural Center, Nuuk Greenland
Hartford Theatre of Performing Arts
Montreal First Nations Festival
United Nations World Children’s Day
Nordanå Cultural Center, Sweden
Algonquian Peoples Seminar
Mohegan Sun
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum, Eyrarbakki Iceland
New England American Studies Association
Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference
Also, numerous grade schools, universities, museums and other organizations presenting cultural and youth programs, such as:
Harvard University
Mashantucket Pequot Museum
Plimoth Plantation
Elias Brookings Middle School
Native Nations Institute, Arizona
New York State Museum
Boston University
Aquinnah Cultural Center
Webster Middle School
Yale University
Peabody Museum
Mohegan Tribe Youth Exchange
Smithsonian Museum D.C.
Umass Boston & Amherst University
Mass Bay College
Bridgewater State College
And many more!
Biography & Past Work
Larry Spotted Crow Mann is a member of Nipmuc Tribe and resident of Massachusetts.
He is an award winning writer, poet, cultural educator, Traditional Story Teller, tribal drummer /dancer and motivational speaker involving youth sobriety, cultural and environmental awareness.
His work has taken him across the United States, Canada and parts of Europe.
Mann is also a board member of the Nipmuk Cultural Preservation Trust which is an organization set up to promote the cultural, social and spiritual needs of Nipmuc people as well an educational resource of Native American studies.
Another very important part of Mann's work has been advocating for drug and alcohol prevention In Native American Teens. This is certainly an issue for all youth but by far Native American teens have one of the highest rates of drug and alcohol problems which has lead to a staggering level of teen suicide.
Mann, along with other Native American leaders worked in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create two booklets as a resource for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse.
Click on the cultural outreach page to get a copy.
Mann's first book, Tales From the Whispering Basket, a collection of short stories and poetry has been internationally acclaimed.
Mann’s groundbreaking novel, The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving is the 2015 Native American WordCraft Circle of Honors Winner: Best YA Novel of the Year!
And Larry Spotted Crow Mann's latest book: Drumming & Dreaming. Mann skillfully brings forth the Oral Tradition in this brilliantly woven Collection of Legends, that beckon the Spirt of the Land, and the Ancient Voices that still have so much to Teach us all. Some of the Stories in Drumming & Dreaming will be featured in a state-wide curriculum across Massachusetts as part of a Life Skills Training for teacher and student; for alcohol/ drug prevention in Native American teens.
His poetry has been read around the world and has won the Memescapes Journal of Fine Arts and Nominated in 2013 for the Push Cart prize.
* 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.
Music:
The Drum, which is the Heartbeat of Mother Earth holds a special place for Mann. Mann, along with his sons and cousins formed the Native American Drum Group, Quabbin Lake Singers in 2000. The group composed their first CD entitled ‘Young Hearts Old Traditions’ in 2004, recorded by Sharp Recording Studio®
Mann Continues singing with Hand Drum , or Water Drum style for many social and spiritual occasions.
“Larry’s vast knowledge, experience, and dedication to his Native roots were the reasons we initially asked him to present at MassBay. However, it was Larry’s gentle demeanor and storytelling that captivated our students and motivated us to ask him to return for a second time. Larry has great pride in his heritage which is evident whether he is reading an excerpt from his book, relating a story, or carrying on a conversation. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and could easily relate to his struggles and accomplishments.” - Cathy Abraham ,MassBay Community College
"Larry Spotted Crow Mann continues the tradition of passing along stories to indigenous children from the Nipmuc People as well as other indigenous nations from across New England. These traditional and contemporary stories teach life lessons in entertaining and engaging ways, insuring that young people grasp and hold onto the important messages these stories share. If you haven’t had an opportunity to hear Larry share a story you’re missing something very special."- Rick Pouliot, Founder, Gedakina www.gedakina.org
“Larry Spotted Crow Mann is an engaging motivational speaker and gifted Storyteller. He inspired our youth with his personal stories, which he weaved with humor and native tradition, while connecting with them on an individual level. We were grateful to have him be a part of our Mohegan Youth Exchange and welcome the opportunity to have him back.”- Angela Soulor- Mohegan Tribe Cultural Programs Department
Mann's work has been applauded and cited in numerous newspapers, reviews and TV shows. Including:
Mass Appeal, WWLP
WordCraft Circle of Native American Writers
Boston Globe
Worcester Magazine
Indian Country Today Magazine
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Indianz.com
Whispering Wind Native American Magazine
Springfield News
Berkshire Eagle News
His past performances/presentations include:
PBS film, We Shall Remain, directed by Chris Eyre
Katuaq Cultural Center, Nuuk Greenland
Hartford Theatre of Performing Arts
Montreal First Nations Festival
United Nations World Children’s Day
Nordanå Cultural Center, Sweden
Algonquian Peoples Seminar
Mohegan Sun
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum, Eyrarbakki Iceland
New England American Studies Association
Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference
Also, numerous grade schools, universities, museums and other organizations presenting cultural and youth programs, such as:
Harvard University
Mashantucket Pequot Museum
Plimoth Plantation
Elias Brookings Middle School
Native Nations Institute, Arizona
New York State Museum
Boston University
Aquinnah Cultural Center
Webster Middle School
Yale University
Peabody Museum
Mohegan Tribe Youth Exchange
Smithsonian Museum D.C.
Umass Boston & Amherst University
Mass Bay College
Bridgewater State College
And many more!
