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The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer, and Activist Deidre Havrelock
Item #:
9781419756689
Price:
$19.99
Author Deidre Havrelock’s and illustrator Aphelandra’s The
Heartbeat Drum is an uplifting picture book biography of a
Cree activist and musician who founded an Indigenous hand
drumming group, led by women and children, that spreads joy,
healing, and unity.
nisôhkisinân (We are strong) . . .
ninikamonân (We are singing) . . .
mîna nika-âhkamęyimonân (And we will continue) . . .
Whenever young Carol Powder sang along to her family’s music,
her heart felt light and full of joy. Learning from her
grandfather, Moshum, Carol listened closely to the drums’
heartbeat until one day Moshum made her a drum of her very
own.
As Carol grew up, she passed down her songs to her children,
grandchildren, and many women in her community, just as Moshum
taught her—even as women and children became increasingly
excluded from sitting at the drum. Despite those who
disapproved, she formed her own drumming group called Chubby
Cree.
Today, Carol and her group share their music to advocate at
climate events, to honor residential school survivors at
special ceremonies, and to spread healing for anyone who needs
it. Empowering and joyfully illustrated, The Heartbeat Drum is
a radiant celebration of preserving Indigenous traditions,
finding your voice, and speaking out.
This book includes both an author’s note and illustrator’s
note, as well as a personal note from Carol Powder herself.
Book, 40 pages.
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