April 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Enjoy a drum making session with Snuneymuxw First Nation member, Donna Manson.
Learn about the making and using of the drum per the teachings she learned and shares.
After the drums are finished we will have a short time of sharing with tea, salmon and crackers, and fruit.
The drum offers the heartbeat that connects us through celebrations, ceremonies, prayers and daily life within the First Nations communities of Canada. ‘Connection is the correction.’
Crimson Coast Dance is honoured to support the hosting of this event on behalf of Donna Manson.
Bring your good spirit and learn more about the beauty of Coast Salish traditions, practices and protocol.
*Note, these drums are made with the wood of the land by Donna’s son Isaac and skins harvested locally by First Nation members and handmade by you. Each has a unique voice. The timbre is influenced by its materials, particularly the wood of the shell, the type of drum head, and how it is made. The shell material affects the drum’s resonance, sustain, and overall tone. For example, wooden shells often have a warmer, more resonant tone, while metal shells tend to be brighter and more percussive. The drumhead, whether made of animal skin, synthetic materials, or a combination, also plays a crucial role in shaping the drum’s timbre. The cultural belief is that the voice is also affected by the heart energy you bring to your building of the drum. These drums, and their voices, will be unique to each of you, the way you work with the materials and the good energy you put into it.
We hope you will enjoy the voice of your drum.
REGISTER BY APRIL 24 so that your skin is ready!
Image by Jamie Black
