STORY OF THE DRUM
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"Story of the drum"
By: Students of Georgian College Aboriginal Resource Centres
"Story of the drum"
By: Students of Georgian College Aboriginal Resource Centres
TEACHINGS FROM THE DRUM
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"Teachings from the drum"
By: Shannon Thunderbird
"Teachings from the drum"
By: Shannon Thunderbird
Things to note when participating in a drumming circle:
- When women are on their 'moontime', also known as menstrual cycle, they may stand outside of the circle, sing and use a rattle.
- Women are to wear long skirts in the drum circle.
- In men's drumming circles, women may stand behind the men, sing, use rattles, dance or socialize.
- Children may participate in drumming circles.
- Smudging occurs at the beginning and end of each circle, this is to welcome all the positive energy into the circle and then leave all the negative energy you carried in.
- Everyone and anyone may participate in a drumming circle, they are inclusive, safe and welcoming.
SHARING CIRCLES
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"About Sharing Circles"
By: Raven Aboriginal Education, Workshops/Day Retreats & Group Facilitation
"About Sharing Circles"
By: Raven Aboriginal Education, Workshops/Day Retreats & Group Facilitation
Things to note when participating in a sharing circle:
- Anyone and everyone may participate in a sharing circle.
- Smudging occurs before and after a sharing circle.
- What is said in the circle stays in the circle.