Join the MSU Museum and the MSU Native American Institute on a journey through how traditional drums are made, and then make one for yourself! You will have the opportunity to take part in a hands-on drum-making workshop led by Lee Smith at the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center  [5153 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864]. Participants will learn traditional techniques, the stories behind the materials, and the communal importance of music-making in Native Life.

The Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center is dedicated to the preservation of History, Arts, Culture and language of the Anishinaabe people — Ojibwa, Odawa and Potawatomi Nations. This non-profit was started by a dedicated group of individuals to preserve Native American culture in 1989. 

Due to material availability, spaces are limited so be sure to reserve your spot fast!

AM Session: 8AM - 12PM http://113145.blackbaudhosting.com/113145/Echoes-of-the-Earth-Native-American-Drumming-Traditions--AM-Workshop 

PM Session: 1 PM- 4PM http://113145.blackbaudhosting.com/113145/Echoes-of-the-Earth-Native-American-Drumming-Traditions--PM-Workshop 

Don’t miss out on the talk happening before this workshop! Daniel Jackson will be setting the ground work for the cultural significance of the drums on 11/19 at WKAR room 145. Make sure to sign up here: http://113145.blackbaudhosting.com/113145/Echoes-of-the-Earth-Native-American-Drumming-Traditions--Talk