Drum (Page 1)
The Circle of the Drum represents what?
Sacred Hoop (Čaŋ’hdeska Wakaŋ’)
Our elders taught their people to what?
Never reach "across" the drum
What was the Wabo'ǧa?
A Feathered Shield
Women singing chores in the background around the drum are called what?
Wica'hadata
The whistle to be used cannot be a what?
Real Eagle Bone
The Drumbeat (KA'BU) represents what?
The Heart Beat of Our Dako'ta People
The drum keeper was a what? what kind of position?
Honorable Position
When a drum is not covered it was considered to be what?
Naked
Who was allowed to sing behind the drum?
Only virgins
What kind of whistles are to be used?
Wooden Cedar Whistles
Each Drum has a what?
Dakota name (Caje)
Why did our ancestors never hold "Drum Contests"?
It would put "Spirit against Spirit"
How should the drum be properly placed?
Standing it up on its sides "Covered"
Today, mostly older women and who sing around the drum?
Kuŋ’ši's
What were the whistles used for?
Healing purposes
All singers who sing at the drum are not allowed to what?
Drinking alcohol, taking drugs or use bad medicine
How many of songs are there for ceremonies and events?
The Head Drum Keepers are keepers of the drum for who?
The people
What is the special Tipi called?
Isna'nati
The whistle carrier has to do what for the people whenever he wishes to use his whistle
Feed the people
The Čaŋ’čeǧa (Drum) represents what?
Mother Earth (Uŋči’ Maka’)
Almost every ceremony has a what?
Special Song
The drum was said to be what?
Never left alone unattended
Who has pity on the Dakota children and youth?
Tuŋka’šina (God)
The entire drum group had to go out in the middle of the Pow-wow arena and smoke a what in front of everyone?
Cigar