Robert Tree Cody

Robert "Tree" Cody (traditional name Oou Kas Mah Qwet ("Thunder Bear") Native American flutist, dancer, artist, educator and actor has performed throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, East Asia, Central and South America and Mexico. As a traditional dancer, six foot ten inch "Tree" as he is addressed by friends and relatives is very active on the powwow circuit today as a northern traditional dancer and at times arena director or master of ceremonies. An enrolled member of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Community and of Dakota heritage "Tree" lectures to the many reservations throughout the United States as well as the many reserves of Canada. "Tree" also has lectured at many museums, schools, universities and colleges nationally as well as internationally sharing his knowledge of the Native American culture, songs, dances and music to the world. "Tree" has a remarkable ability in communicating with people, particularly young people of all cultures. He has given generously of this time and talents for benefits of people in need. This talent he received from his adoptive father, the late Iron Eyes Cody who taught "Tree" the many different aspects of show business as well as the traditional red road of his tribe.