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The heartbeat drum : the story of Carol Powder, Cree drummer and activist Book
author.Havrelock, Deidre,
Book | Abrams Books for Young Readers, New York : 2024.
  • 8 of 8 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
  • 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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Branch Call Number Location Holdable? Status
Centennial BIO J POWDE -H 2024 Biographies Copy hold / Volume hold Available
Grimsby J 780.89 Hav Children - Non-Fiction Copy hold / Volume hold Available
Port Colborne JB POW Children - Indigenous Collection Copy hold / Volume hold Available
Seaway J780.899732 Hav Children - Non-Fiction Copy hold / Volume hold Available
Thorold J FNMI 780.89 HAVRE FNMI Copy hold / Volume hold Available
Welland Main J780.899732 Hav Children - Non-Fiction Copy hold / Volume hold Available
Welland Main J780.899732 Hav Indigenous Bookshelf Copy hold Available
Wellandport P FIC HAV Indigenous Collection Copy hold / Volume hold Available
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"nisôhkisinân (We are strong) ... ninikamonân (We are singing) ... mîna nika-âhkamêyimonân (And we will continue) ... Whenever young Carol 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. Powerfully written and joyfully illustrated, The Heartbeat Drum is a radiant celebration of preserving Indigenous traditions, finding your voice, and speaking out"--
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  • ISBN: 9781419756689
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly colour illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2024.
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