A program of Nibezun and Cultural Resources, the Wabanaki Traditional Arts Mentorship Program was developed to support the continuation of Wabanaki traditional arts practices.

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The program provides teaching opportunities for experienced mentors to pass on their skills to qualified students. Up to $3,000 is available for teaching fees, supplies and travel costs.

Mentors and students apply together to work on a one-on-one instructional basis over the course of one year. Mentors are  individuals recognized by the Wabanaki community as exemplary practitioners and keepers of cultural knowledge. 

 

Each mentor will have a chance to select their prospective student. The student should have prior experience in the traditional practice. During the mentorship, the Wabanaki Traditional Arts Mentorship Program coordinator will visit each mentor/student team in order to document and evaluate the mentorship.  

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This program is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Maine Arts Commission.

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