I am available for talks

One of the main reasons that I have written Walking on Ice, is from the strong demand to read the story. This interest is always sparked when I am asked about my life, and invariably the call for the book starts after I have given one of my talks about Alaska.

This all began on my return from Alaska when I agreed to talk to a group after a request from a teacher friend. That first talk set off a large number of other requests. Every subsequent talk has been through word of mouth, and from recommendations. I  have been invited back to some groups more than once. Many are waiting for Walking on Ice to be published.

I have always been a successful storyteller. I thoroughly enjoy talking to classes or groups of students from early childhood to senior college students

An excerpt of True Stories Told Live, Chanel Arts Centre, April 2013

Emma Stevens  is a NZ teacher raised in Whanganui where early contact with Maori profoundly influenced her life flowering into a lifelong interest and work with indigenous cultures. Her story involves Yup’ik Eskimo children, a Kiwi teacher and the watchful eyes of the entire Eskimo village....

An Athebascan fox hat.

Hats worn for the extreme cold, traditional mukluks made especially to fit, plus a variety of art pieces.

Mukluks, or fur boots.

Traditional dance fans.

Etching on rabbit skin.

A spotted seal hat.

If you would like me to talk to your group, or class
I would love to hear from you. 

Some of my artefacts....
I have a selection of artefacts from Alaska that includes many Eskimo dolls made from renowned Cup'ik doll makers. One of the US presidents even has his own.The dolls are excellent examples dicultural activities, and some even come with personal stories tucked into their pockets by their dollmaker.

A doll in demonstrating traditional drumming.

A doll made from Salmon skin

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Talking to a group of teachers in Alaska.