An internationally renowned Tlingit Native performance artist, musician and teacher, Mr. Tagaban has traveled globally exhibiting his prowess as the Raven Dancer, storyteller and flutist. He is a graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Native Leadership Program. He has performed with NAA KA HIDI THEATRE and PERSEVERANCE THEATRE, a founding member of RAVENS VOICE THEATRE and runs RAVENDREAMING PRODUCTIONS. Over fifteen years experience as a trainer and performing artist, Gene Tagaban has uniquely integrated his Native American heritage, and performance artistry with traditional training and counseling techniques to develop inspirational and results-oriented performances, presentations and personal growth workshops for individuals and groups of all ages. Tagaban's performances and workshops engage the imagination and connect the audience with empowerment, leadership, communication, awareness, spirit and Honor. Gene's work has been featured in PBS documentaries and educational videos for use with schools and universities, villages, reservations, corporations, private industry and community organizations. In the words of one workshop participant, "Gene is a delight and inspiration to the human spirit."

Tagaban manifests his wisdom and talent through dance, Native flute and storytelling. He started dancing when he was five years old and grew up listening to and learning the songs, dances and stories of Alaska's Tlingit people. In his "One Crazy Raven" show, Tagaban blends commentary, story, vision, spirit and honor. The show features song, dance, music and regalia, as Tagaban shares contemporary and traditional Native American anecdotes. Among his many accolades include a leading role starring in Sherman Alexie's award-winning Sundance Film Festival movie entitled, THE BUSINESS OF FANCYDANCING. Gene Tagaban also participates on the Native American Ski Team as an Xtreme skier; he has been skiing and snowboarding since the age of eleven amidst the grandeur of the Alaskan glaciers and vast mountain terrain.

Mr. Tagaban serves as President of the Honor Foundation and also on the Honor Day Council. "Celebrating the differences while embracing the oneness", Honor Day recognizes the many contributions made by Native American Indians. It was awakened in a traditional manner, and now serves the indigenous roots of all people. The development of Honor Day has followed the traditional Hoops of Life. Arising from the heart and vision of Native North American Indian women with the support of all people, Honor Day has become a world movement and celebration. It is an invitation for women to step into the Hoop of Power and for men to stand in the Hoop of Honor. Having been awakened in the traditional way, Honor Day now belongs to the indigenous roots of all people.

The Way of Honor

Honor is the Beauty Way.
The Honor of one is the Honor of all.
Honor opens the gift you are to the world.
Building relations with Honor is our only task.
Creator gave us everything else.
Women hold up the sky so men can fly.
A man is only as free as the women he Honors.


"It is said that there will be a time when the gifts of the four sacred colors - red, white, black and yellow - will come together from the Four Directions and combine to create something new that has not been seen since the beginning of time."

Ilarion Merculieff, Inuit elder

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