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Drum Making

In these resources, learners listen as Elder Leon Nanooch shares teachings on drums and how they are made. Learners also watch Knowledge Keeper Bruce Loonskin and Johnny Seeseequon make a drum and handle. They reflect on and discuss the importance of drumming in Teadances, handgames, and ceremonies.
Grade Range: 7-12

Why The Drum Was Made ᒣᐢᑌᑿᐢᑭᐠ As Told by Elder Leon Nanooch

See pictures from a video in which Elder Leon Nanooch shares a story about the drum and why it was made.

Making a Drum ᒣᐢᑌᑿᐢᑭᐠ As Shown by Knowledge Keeper Bruce Loonskin, Elder Leon Nanooch, and Johnny Seeseequon

See pictures from a video in which Knowledge Keeper Bruce Loonskin and Johnny Seeseequon demonstrate how to make a drum and drum handle.

Favourite Songs, and Passing on the Teadance to Future Generations

See pictures from a video where learners listen as community members share teachings in Woodland Cree and English about their favourite Teadance songs, how they learned these songs, and how people can continue learning the Teadance and keeping traditions alive.

Celebrating the ᒣᐢᑌᑿᐢᑭᐠ Drum

In this handout, learners reflect on quotes from Elders, research the tradition of drumming in other Nations, and design a drum.

Drum Stories

In this handout, learners identify and describe their connections to the story Elder Leon Nanooch shared in the video Why the Drum Was Made.

Drum Making Educator Guide 7–12

This Educator Guide supports teachers as they use these resources in their Grade 7–12 classrooms.