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Mission Statement-
To Inspire Self-Expression
for the Honor of All.

Swil Kanim, his music, and his stories have been transforming people's lives for decades. The foundation's mission is to present programs that ignite potential in the world and promote honor among all people. Programs will primarily include music and storytelling to facilitate self-worth, personal growth, integrity, and joy in children and adults who are at risk.

Who is Swil Kanim?

Swil Kanim is a classically trained violinist who grew up in Washington State. For many years he has traveled up and down the West Coast, playing violin and telling stories at schools, community events and festivals. He plays his own compositions, which incorporate classical influences but are infused with his own life and musical influences. Swil Kanim has been a featured performer at the American Indian Film Awards in San Francisco since 2003. The recipient of many awards and honors, Swil Kanim performed at the West Coast American Indian Music Awards in 2008, where he was presented with both the classical and traditional instrument awards. That same year he was invited to perform for the Dalai Lama at Key Arena in Seattle for the Seeds of Compassion event. (Bio)

Swil Kanim music available
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"The Hurt of one is the Hurt of all. The Honor of one is the Honor of all."

Mission Statement- To Inspire Self-Expression for the Honor of All.

Who is Swil Kanim?

"The Hurt of one is the
Hurt of all.
The Honor of one is the
Honor of all."

Mission Statement-
To Inspire Self-Expression
for the Honor of All.