*Drum Birthing Workshop 2027*

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From Forest to Ring — Drum Birthing Experience Join me, Monique Karhiio Wilson for a Sacred, hands‑on weekend bringing the Winter Hunt hides to life as powerful, Medicine Drums. Learn Traditional Drum Teachings, clean and dye hides, cut rounds, lace onto cedar rings, make beaters, and journey with the spirits of your drum. All tools & supplies plus hearty meals (bison/salmon, bannock, vegan option) provided. We work at a community‑led pace — no one moves on until the Circle is ready. Investment: $880 (4 days). $180 deposit to register (transferable, non‑refundable). Payment plans & limited scholarships available. Please contact me directly to make arrangements, or apply at: healwithmo@gmail.com Brief Daily Itinerary — From Forest to Ring (Mar 26–29) Friday — Good Friday (Day 1) — 9:00 AM start 9:00 — Arrival, welcome, introductions, Opening Prayer & Song; Smudging (optional). Morning — Eagle Wing Blessing; begin cleaning & prepping hides. 12:30 — Hearty lunch (bison/salmon, bannock, vegan option). Afternoon — Continue hide cleaning; Drum Teachings woven throughout. 5:30–6:00 — Closing Circle, check‑in. Saturday (Day 2) 9:00 — Morning Circle, intentions, brief teaching. Morning — Finish cleaning hides; help each other as needed. 12:30 — Lunch. Afternoon — Cut rounds & lace materials; optional dyeing of hides. 5:30–6:00 — Closing Circle. Sunday (Day 3) — Birthing Day 9:00 — Morning Circle, prepare for lacing. Morning/Afternoon — Lace skins onto cedar rings (the birthing); final adjustments, celebrate Drum personalities. 12:30 — Lunch. Afternoon — Continue birthing, photo/grounding time outdoors. 5:30–6:00 — Closing Circle & celebration. Monday (Day 4) — Integration & Finishing Time TBD by group (morning start typical) Morning — Journey to your Drum to learn its Medicine; craft/beater making; finishing touches. Midday — Final reflections, group sharing. Feast & farewell. Notes~ All tools, supplies, and daily meals provided; bring clothes you don’t mind getting wet/mucky and any preferred tools or gloves. Pace is community‑led; schedule may flex to honor group needs. We do this Good Work on 6 acres in East Maple Ridge, we are Blessed by Grandmother Cedar, a singing stream, Ravens, Eagles, and an occasional Bear. I am grateful to the Katzie & Kwantlen Peoples for their Stewardship & Generosity. And I support their right to Self Governance. Hy'ch qa!! Our hands are lifted to them, and their Ancestors.