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Article: The spirit of the drum. (Buffalo Sprit).
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- Wind Speaker
- Article date:
- June 1, 2003
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Drums are highly regarded by First Nations people and they consider them to have a spirit of their own. Since early times, the drum has symbolized the circle of life and the heartbeat of Mother Earth.
"Having a drum will humble you and open your eyes," said Gerald Okanee, lead singer of Saskatchewan's Big Bear Singers. "Some people can hear one song and it will change them for the rest of their lives."
Okanee said drum songs are made to be shared in ceremonies given to the people by the Creator.
"Some honor the spirits of the ancestors and ancient traditions. Others just make you feel good, such as the intertribal. Sometimes you can't be too ...