Children Singing Peace


© 2001	Children Singing Peace Around the World (CSPAW) Composed, Created and Directed by Dawn L. Ferguson Children Singing Peace Around the World is a living prayer to heal the Earth sung with heartfelt commitment by youth and elders around the globe. Originally composed on Mt. Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, its message of Peace and Aloha radiates worldwide through CSPAW programs, recordings and sharing heart to heart. Click to order CSPAW Volume One CD/DVD and to download CSPAW Vol.One Songbook pdf file

Maori Version Recording Photo Journal

Recorded with Students and Teachers from Rotarua Lakes High School
Rotarua, New Zealand
May, 2004

The enthusiastic vision of Australia Aborigine Studies teacher, Simone Jordan initiated and facilitated bringing CSPAW to New Zealand. Through the kind hospitality of her Maori relatives Ruihi and Monty Edwards, we both were able to travel to New Zealand and bring a CSPAW program to students at the Rotorua Lakes High School. Ms. Jordan brought many gifts of musical instruments and drawings to initiate a bridge between her Aborigine students in Australia and the Maori students in New Zealand. Eventually we envision a CSPAW gathering offering possibilities for the youth from the countries involved to come together.

Mahalo to all the youth, music teacher, Chris Pasco, Maori cultural studies teacher, Auntie Bea Yates, Wayne Hall, Deputy Principal and John Ellis, Principal for their enthusiastic participation, facilitation and support.

Above: Scenes of the sacred blue and green lakes.
Below: TeKeepa and Atareta Marsha, Maori cultural educators and keepers of the knowledge (left) with Ruihi Edwards (right). All contributed the Maori language translation and support for the CSPAW program in New Zealand.

Simone Jordan, Aborigine Studies teacher from NSW Australia creating a bridge with Rotarua Lakes H.S. by gifting artwork from her Aborigine students.

Above students creating their dance with Auntie Bea Yates coaching.
Below participant close ups.

Below: youth participants: close ups and group.
Below Dawn and Music teacher Chris Pasco.