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Rebecca Henry
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Creole Traditions (K–12) Folk medicine,
soap-making, quilting, natural egg-dyeing, and doll making are all woven into a
fascinating demonstration and storytelling session by this talented folklorist.
(single session)
Rebecca Henry works to promote the rich culture and heritage
of Creoles of Southwest Louisiana and to uplift underprivileged children
educationally, socially and artistically. She has founded Creole Heritage (a
non-profit organization), the annual Junteenth Folklife Celebration, the annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration/Parade and Creole Traditions. She is a
member of the Louisiana Folklore Society and is on the State Artist Roster.
Rebecca has also been accepted on to the Louisiana State Crafts Marketing
Program. She has worked with special education students and with children from
kindergarten to twelfth grade, presenting cultural awareness programs in
schools and in summer enrichment programs. Rebecca has worked with the Creole
Summer Cultural Enrichment Programs, Sharecroppers Day/Creole Wedding and the
Creole Heritage Folklife Center. She has also received many honors and awards
for her cultural activities and has been a featured guest on numerous
television shows.
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