Penobscot elder Watie Akins plans to begin an apprenticeship with Gabriel Paul, a singer and drummer who works with a youth drum group and incorporates Penobscot language into his songs. Watie will meet with his apprentice once a week and teach him songs from his
Grant Recipients
Watie Akins
Brewer, ME
Fiscal Year Awarded:
2013 Program
Native Arts New England Master Apprenticeship
Grant Amount:
$5,000 
