Nampa/ Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is presenting its next PD Day Workshop Jan. 30.
Traditional Indigenous Drum Making will be held starting at 1 p.m. at the Nampa Museum for youth ages 12 years and up. FCSS is hoping members of the community will bring their youth to participate in the free workshop, with all supplies and instruction provided at no cost.
“We are hosting this workshop to promote cultural understanding, support community wellness, advance reconciliation efforts and educate community about the cultural significance of the drum as the heartbeat of the Earth,” explains FCSS community development coordinator Alicia Surman.
“I have picked PD Day (Professional Development Day) because youths have extracurricular activities in the evenings and on weekends and this workshop is four hours long, and a lot of parents have work as well.”
Surman says the workshop runs from 1-5 p.m., with TriSpirit Creations’ Chris Cunningham facilitating the workshop.
“The traditional Indigenous drum is a sacred instrument, often a frame drum with animal hide stretched over the wood frame, representing the heartbeat of Mother Earth, used in ceremonies, songs, and gatherings for spiritual connection, healing, and cultural expression,” explains Surman.
“It’s crucial for FCSS to offer cultural courses to build cultural competency, ensuring services are respectful, effective, and inclusive for diverse populations. FCSS’s goal is to enhance overall community wellbeing and a supportive environment for everyone.”
If you would like more information, please phone (780) 322-3954.
Emily Plihal
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