09/08/2026
HSC staff learned that traditional drums carry a powerful reminder in their sound: our mother’s heartbeat and how important each of us are.
During a staff drum making workshop at HSC Women’s Hospital, Métis Elder Michael Thibert shared each of the materials used to make the drum carries its own teaching.
The wood represents the relationships that sustain life, the deer skin used to cover the ring reminds us of sacrifice and respect, and the water teaches us the importance of flexibility, compromise, and inclusivity in our relationships.
Ekosi, meegwetch, merci, thank you, Michael, for sharing these teachings with us. 🪶
