SWIL KANIM

Honor Your Vision...Follow Your Passion

ABOUT SWIL KANIM

Swil Kanim is a U.S. Army veteran, storyteller, actor, and classically trained violinist from Washington State. A board member of the Seattle Symphony, he blends original compositions with powerful stories drawn from his life and heritage, inspiring audiences nationwide. His music and compositions are the direct result of a well-supported public school music program, which he credits for nurturing his artistry.

Swil Kanim is the recipient of the Woodring College Professional Excellence Award, the Bellingham Mayor’s Arts Award, and has been recognized as a Certified Virtuoso Violinist by the Whatcom Chapter of the Washington Music Educators Association. In 2008, he was also honored to perform with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Seeds of Compassion event in Seattle.

Through performances at schools, community events, and stages across the country, Swil Kanim invites people of all backgrounds to honor their vision and follow their passion.

SERVICES

Swil Kanim offers a wide range of services including accompaniment, school assemblies, community events, keynote address and so much more. With years of experience as a violinist and speaker, you can count on Swil Kanim with all of your event needs. Feel free to contact us below and read on to learn more about his top services.

FOLLOWING ARE A FEW OF SWIL KANIM'S PRIOR EVENTS/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

United States Navy
Festival of Flags
Growing Veterans
Islandwood Veterans Summit

FILM FESTIVALS, SHOWS, CONFERENCES

American Indian Film Awards
Seattle Naturalization Ceremony
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Seattle Symphony
LinkUp
Smithsonian Institute
Lummi Business Council
Northwest Indian College
Secret Harbor
Bureau of Indian Affairs
National Council of Urban Indian Health
NW Portland Area Indian Health
NW Rural Health
Pacific Lutheran University
Sound Mental Health
Southwest Washington Behavioral Health
University of Washington
Washington State Association of Drug Court
WWU- Center for International Studies
NASFAA
BC Aboriginal Friendship Centres

COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL EVENTS, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Women of Valor
Dalai Lama Seeds of Compassion
Whatcom Symphony Orchestra
Potlatch Fund
Argosy University Graduation
Worksource
Domestic Violence Awareness
Strengthening Community Barriers
Behavioral Health