We Belong to the Drum Muckleshoot all of us here

all of us here

the Oceti Sakowin (the Dakota

Sherry Quan Lee

These events unfolded in vastly different ways

he now faces a world that feels very foreign to him

We Belong to the Drum Muckleshoot all of us hereNikosis grew up going to powwows with his family, happily immersed in music, dance and the sounds of the drum. But when he starts going to daycare, he doesnt feel like he belongs. Nikosis cries every time his mother leaves him in the unfamiliar environment until, one day, she and the teachers use drums to help Nikosis find connection and comfort. Inspired by her sons experienceand her family's love of powwow music and danceIndigenous educator and