WGRZ

Native American Drums: The heartbeat of Mother Earth | Race and Culture

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November is Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people. In Native American culture, drums are used to ...
ABC7

Native American women come together every month to heal with the sound of drums

COVINA, CALIF. (KABC) -- Drumming is an integral part of Native American cultures. The echoing sound of drums offers a spiritual connection for Native American women ...
The Columbian

‘Each drum is a heartbeat’: Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s drum circle uses music to heal, honor ancestors, make connections

TOLEDO — On a Thursday in April, the late afternoon light drifted through an open door, clashing with the rhythmic sounds of drums and singing. The group of about 10 drummers includes younger members ...
WTNH

Drum group brings music and healing to their community in Mashantucket

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (WTNH)- A Native American drum group is bringing music and healing to their community in Mashantucket. Phyllip Thomas sat down with News 8 to share his experience as a member of ...
OPB

Traditional Native American healing practices now covered by Medicaid and CHIP in Oregon

In October, the Biden Administration expanded both Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for practices that could include sweat lodges and drumming in Oregon, California, New ...
KSTP-TV

Native American community healing, moving forward after string of violence

The Native American community is coming together to heal by ending American Indian Month with a celebration and parade in Minneapolis. At the end of April, the community faced murders and trauma, ...