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The powwow drum: Native American healing in Northern California

This study explores the use of the Native American drum as a source of healing within Native American communities. This paper will investigate the significance of the drum from the people's perspective regarding drum communities. This paper will also examine ways of healing from trauma through the use of the drum and answer the question of in what ways can the drum in Native American communities serve as an intervention into inter-generational trauma leading to increased wellness, cultural participation, and community leadership?

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