NATIVE AMERICAN DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP

FACILITATORS:       Ska Matho Pejuta Winnan

                                       (Whitebear Medicine Woman) and

                                      Shadobear ? Paul & Su Sweetapple

                                     Adopted by the Santee? Dakota people of the

                                     Sioux Nation.

Sue & Paul have been facilitating Drum Making Workshops and many

others for the past 20 years.  Teaching in many Countries such as New

Zealand, Canada, America and Australia.

VENUE:                    SONGBIRDS RAINFOREST RETREAT MT. TAMBORINE

DATE:                      20 July, 2010.

START TIME:         9.00 a.m.

FINISH TIME:       5.00 p.m.

A day of Sacred Ceremony and Traditional Teaching.  Creating your own SACRED MEDICINE DRUM.

Using traditional materials such as Deer Hide, Natural wood frame etc.

Begin the day with a SACRED SAGE SMUDGING and PRAYER CEREMONY, followed by the creation of your drum and beater.

The back of the drum is in the style of the Sioux Nation Way and you weave a journey into it.  Being guided all the way by WHITEBEAR & SHADOBEAR   Ending in a NAMING CEREMONY (naming your drum) and FIRE CEREMONY.

This is a fun and creative day providing you with a new sense of wellness, a new rhythym to your life.

You will  need to bring your lunch or alternatively a beautiful lunch can be provided for an extra $28.00 per person.

Tea and coffee will be provided.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL, as limited spaces available.

For information on costing and any other enquiries, please contact:

CHANI:  on Mobile 0413919211,  SU & PAUL:  0406966208

Also contact SONGBIRDS RAINFOREST RETREAT on 07 5545 2563

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