First Nations Music
This essay talks about the importance of bringing First Nations music into classrooms to help students create a Canadian cultural identity. Introducing this music will help breakdown various stereotypes that may exist among students, as well as educate classes about various aspects of their culture (McIntyre, 2012).
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This is an interview with Paul Nadijwan from the Ojibwe nation. He talks about the importance of music in his culture and passing his knowledge of music to younger people. His hope is they will take pride in their music-making and have deeper relationships with their own creations (Native Drums, n.d.).
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This is an interview with Derrik Bressette, another member of the Ojibew nation. Derrik talks about his experience as a drummer, a singer and storyteller. He discusses the power of the stories and the significance of the beat of the drum (Native Drums, n.d.).
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