Pow Wow Drum

School Elder Dave DeRose was in today showing the students the process for building a Pow Wow drum. Dave shared many Indigenous stories and legends related to the making of Pow Wow drums. Specifically related to the building of the drum Dave talked about the measuring process for the hoop/ring construction, the types of hides and the sounds they produce and how to string the hide to the hoop. Once the drum is dry, Dave will go over the design selection and painting process.