Hulquiminum lessons with Philomena Pagaduan
Monday mornings- July and August, 9:30 am
Film Cowichan Offices (upstairs offices by the Quwutsun Cultural Centre)
200 Cowichan Way, Duncan
By Donation

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The World Drum

The World Drum has journeyed since 2006 visiting in its travels over 350 locations worldwide and is arriving in Duncan August 11, 2010 to participate in ceremonies and celebrations over three days. The Drum was created in response to a sacred vision by a medicine man and drum maker of the Sami Indigenous people of Norway and is a wakeup call to humanity, a symbol of the circle of life, inviting us to remember that we all are connected. The vision is to join people together across race, religion, borders, cultures, ethnicity, colors or political conviction. Its drum beat calls us to action and asks that we work together to protect the earth and future generations. It calls us back to ceremonies, to the connection to our ancestors, to each other and to the living land that supports us.

If you would like to participate in a ceremony with the World Drum the following events have been scheduled so far

Wednesday August 11, 2010
City Square, Duncan 12:00 pm
Join the drum as it is welcomed into the City of Duncan then accompany the drum to the Cowichan Elders, then off to visit a youth camp and back to City Square. Many thanks to Laura Finch for her support with this days events.

Friday August 13, 2010
The Somenos Long House, Allenby Rd(in between white bridge and the offices of Cowichan Tribes)
4:00 World Drum Welcoming Ceremony,
5:30 Potluck,
6:30 Drumming
Drummers from many nations will lead people over the course of the evening. Many thanks to the Spirit Drummers for all of their support with this event.

Community gathering and feast to celebrate and join together in the spirit of the drum to bridge cultures, welcome diversity and honour the earth, everyone will have the opportunity to drum the World Drum. Everyone is welcome, please bring your drums (all types of drums are invited), rattles, paddles and ready to eat food to share for the potluck. Also please bring your own plate & utensils, blanket & water bottle. Call 250.746.7930 if you have questions regarding these events

For World Drum Info visit www.theworlddrum.com Roy Holloway who lives on Thetis Island is the guardian of the drum from July 31 to August 15, 2010 and will be carrying the drum to various locations and hosts as it is requested for ceremonies.

Request between the dates August 11—13 can be emailed to gypsydancer32@yahoo.ca