Teachings of the Drum

(Hardback)

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The drum is a special symbol in many Indigenous cultures. In this rhyming picture book, young Ren is given a handmade drum by his mother that helps to teach him many things about himself and his culture.

An adaptation of best-selling book, Drum from the Heart by Nuu-chah-nulth author Ren Louie for ages 4-6.

Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.

Author Bio

Ren Louie is Nuu-chah-nulth from Ahousaht and his traditional name is Wikinanish, which translates to eldest son. He comes from mixed Nuu-chah-nulth, African American, and Ukrainian heritage. With his background in Indigenous Studies and his work as an Aboriginal Role Model in schools, he hopes to one day teach Indigenous Studies at the post-secondary level. Ren is passionate about his language and culture and enjoys learning new songs and traditional teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers in the Indigenous community. Born and raised on Lekwungen and WSNEC Territory in Victoria, B.C., Ren continues to live there today. Karlene Harvey is an illustrator and writer, and she lives on the unceded and ancestral home territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people. She is Tsilhqotin through her mother and Syilx through her father, both sides of her family include a mix of European ancestry. Following her studies at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, she pursued an illustration practice that was inspired by zine and underground comic culture, independent animation and collage art. In recent years, she is invested in representation and how to best depict diverse peoples within her drawings. She recently completed a Master of Arts degree in English Literature with a specific focus on Indigenous literature at the University of British Columbia.