Kennedy Center Medallion of Excellence awarded to Theatre + Dance Kumu Tammy Haili‘ōpua Baker
THE KENNEDY CENTER MEDALLION OF EXCELLENCE
Presented to Tammy Haili‘ōpua Baker, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (May 2022)
“For her creation and development of the MFA in Hawaiian Theatre, her mentorship of indigenous theatre-makers, and for her daily active, practice of reclaiming the stories of generations of indigenous populations who have been repressed, diminished, or silenced. Dr. Baker’s transformative work shines brightly through the passion, voice, and aloha spirit of her students.”
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