UMaine Student, Maliseet to Offer Drum-Making Workshop
David Slagger, a UMaine student and member of the Houlton Band of Maliseets, will present a Native American drum-making workshop Saturday, April 30 at the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge in Alton.
Adults and children of all ages are invited to the free workshop, from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Parker Reed Shelter. The shelter is located at the end of a dirt road from Gate 1 on Route 43.
Through song and stories, Slagger, whose Native American name is Ta”pit, has presented Maine’s First Nation people’s culture for 20 years to students of all ages throughout the state. Both an educator and a student, Ta”pit finalizes his studies in May and will receive a Master of Arts and Liberal Studies with a concentration in Wabanaki Studies.
While at UMaine, Slagger was selected for an internship at the Smithsonian National Museum with The American Indian in cultural arts and public program. He also served as a tribal liaison and ranger for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and as a tribal specialist for the tribal nations in Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Participants are asked to please bring their own hoops if possible. Deer and moose hide will be provided. Space may be limited, so people planning to attend are encouraged to call 944-9259 or 827-2230 to reserve a space, or send an email to web@hirundomaine.org.
Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756