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Traditional Drumming

Published on Dec 16, 2016

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Traditional Drumming

Rachelle Carlisle
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Greetings

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Sacred instrument

Used to connect with the creator & connect us to the animals that guide us
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women

Women carried hand drums to sing lullabies to their babies
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Men

Pow wow drumming is a mans traditional role
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Traditions

Times are changing

Importance of the Drum

Retaining, reclaiming & Healing
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Each drum is unique and has a spirit

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It is the heartbeat of Mother Earth

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Making your drum is a ceremony

Each drum has a spirit (Animal & Tree)

Cleansing

When we use our drum, we cleanse it and offer tobacco
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Acknowledgement

When we are gifted songs, we acknowledge those who taught us

Songs

  • The Spirit Bear Song
  • The Water song
  • Nibi Water Song
  • Woman's Warrior Song
  • The Grandmother Song
  • Morning Cherokee Song
  • All songs are gifts and take a lifetime to acquire
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Open Floor

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Sharing Cicle

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Thank you

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