Wisconsin Watch

RedNationBoyz: Powwow drum circle inspires Indigenous youths in Milwaukee

The Nahwahquaw brothers formed the group to connect Indigenous boys, ranging in age from 10 to 20, in Milwaukee to their roots.
Newsday

Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition

HINCKLEY, Minn. — At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans are gathering around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, celebrate ...
Independent Record

Midwest Native Americans mobilize to protect drum tradition

Wilson has led the drum group at Hinckley-Finlayson High School. In 2023, Wilson’s senior year, they were invited to drum and sing at graduation. But this year, when his younger sister Kaiya graduated ...
The Pantagraph

Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest mobilize to protect drumming tradition

HINCKLEY, Minn. — At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans are gathering around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, celebrate ...