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May 15, 2025The Daily DrumToday’s drum features the Mi’kmaw Double Curve. “The Butterfly.”The mirror image of the double curve, reminds us to keep balance in our lives. Many curves together can symbolize community standing side by side, together in a special union. Have a Great Day! ... See MoreSee Less

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May 14, 2025The Daily DrumToday I am featuring the “Eight Pointed Star” surrounded by four whales. The eight-point star is believed to be an updated version of the seven-point star; which the Mi’kmaq used to represent the seven districts of their nation. The Mi’kmaq nation grew to eight districts with the addition of Taqmkuk (Newfoundland). And the Mi’kmaq updated the star to eight-points to welcome their brothers and sisters from Newfoundland.Have a Great Day! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Daily Drum Todays drum is dedicated to Chief Membertou who was appointed Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq First Nations tribe near Port Royal. His exact date of birth is not known, however he claimed to be a grown man when he first met Jacques Cartier, which would mean he was probably born in the early years of the sixteenth century. I painted this image for Queen Elizabeth, and presented it to her in 2010.Have a Great Day! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Daily DrumI have been thinking about the relationship between Mi’kmaq and whales for many years now.If you compare whales and the Mi’kmaq, our journeys have been very similar. We are both declining in numbers while losing our habitats. ****************************************************************You can do your part to help prevent habitat depletion by reducing your carbon footprint to mitigate climate change, avoid single-use plastics, and support responsible whale watching and conservation efforts.Have a Great Day! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Daily DrumToday’s drum features a “Bear Drum” - MuinThe stars were our calendar. The changing positions of the star patterns in the heavens reflect the patterns of the seasons on the earth. The Mi'kmaq First Nations used to call Ursa Major, “The Bear”, and thought that the Corona Borealis looked like the Bear's cave. Have a Great Week-End! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Daily Drum Today’s drum once again features The Daily Drum Today’s drum once again features “ The Eel”. A particular favourite in the mi’kmaw diet has always been eel. At a traditional feast, some Elders would bring eel stew or eel soup. It was a sign of both respect and status. Have a Great Day
May 20, 2025 The Daily Drum North American horses May 20, 2025 The Daily Drum North American horses disappeared around 8000-10,000 year ago. They disappeared around the same time as other large mammals like Wooly Mammoths. In the early 1500’s colonists re-introduced horses to North America They rapidly spread over North America and provided improved transportation for native americans. Have a Great Day!
May 19, 2025 The Daily Drum Today I am featuring t May 19, 2025 The Daily Drum Today I am featuring the Thundermaker. This story is built around the Mi’kmaq legend, “The Stone Canoe,” in which the Thundermaker story is embedded. Painted on this drum the Thundermaker stands guard as spirits cross the Milky Way back to the Creator. Have a Great Day!
May 16, 2025 The Daily Drum Today’s drum is from May 16, 2025 The Daily Drum Today’s drum is from my Night Series, it is entitled “Spirit Woman”. The spirit of this Mi’kmaw woman is overlooking the physical world. The Mi’kmaq believe there are spirits and people among us who can bridge the spirit world and physical world. Have a Great Week-End!
May 15, 2025 The Daily Drum Today’s drum featur May 15, 2025 The Daily Drum Today’s drum features the Mi’kmaw Double Curve. “The Butterfly.” The mirror image of the double curve, reminds us to keep balance in our lives. Many curves together can symbolize community standing side by side, together in a special union. Have a Great Day!
May 14, 2025 The Daily Drum Today I am featuring May 14, 2025 The Daily Drum Today I am featuring the “Eight Pointed Star” surrounded by four whales. The eight-point star is believed to be an updated version of the seven-point star; which the Mi’kmaq used to represent the seven districts of their nation. The Mi’kmaq nation grew to eight districts with the addition of Taqmkuk (Newfoundland). And the Mi’kmaq updated the star to eight-points to welcome their brothers and sisters from Newfoundland. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum Todays drum is dedicated to Chief The Daily Drum Todays drum is dedicated to Chief Membertou who was appointed Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq First Nations tribe near Port Royal. His exact date of birth is not known, however he claimed to be a grown man when he first met Jacques Cartier, which would mean he was probably born in the early years of the sixteenth century. I painted this image for Queen Elizabeth, and presented it to her in 2010. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum I have been thinking about the rela The Daily Drum I have been thinking about the relationship between Mi’kmaq and whales for many years now. If you compare whales and the Mi’kmaq, our journeys have been very similar. We are both declining in numbers while losing our habitats. **************************************************************** You can do your part to help prevent habitat depletion by reducing your carbon footprint to mitigate climate change, avoid single-use plastics, and support responsible whale watching and conservation efforts. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum Today’s drum features a “Bear D The Daily Drum Today’s drum features a “Bear Drum” - Muin The stars were our calendar. The changing positions of the star patterns in the heavens reflect the patterns of the seasons on the earth. The Mi'kmaq First Nations used to call Ursa Major, “The Bear”, and thought that the Corona Borealis looked like the Bear's cave. Have a Great Week-End!
The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a “Woman on The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a “Woman on Turtle Island”. Turtles play positive roles in the folklore of many Native American tribes. Turtles are a symbol of the earth in many different Native cultures. They are associated with long life, protection, fertility, healing, wisdom, and spirituality. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum Today I am featuring “Humpback Br The Daily Drum Today I am featuring “Humpback Breaching on a Midnight Sky”. The whale spirit animal is the earth’s record keeper for all time. As a totem, the whale teaches you about listening to your inner voice, understanding the impact your emotions have on your everyday life, and following your own truth. Have a Great Day!
May 6, 2025 Ｔｈｅ Ｄａｉｌｙ Ｄｒｕｍ May 6, 2025 Ｔｈｅ Ｄａｉｌｙ Ｄｒｕｍ Todays drum is from my “Round Dance” Series. The Round Dance Drum is more important now than ever. The dancers join hands to form a large circle, symbolically indicating the equality of all people in the world. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a White Moose The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a White Moose Drum. We have great respect for white (albino) animals and will not harm them in any way. It is believed that they could be one of our ancestors coming to tell us that something important is going to take place within our communities. Have a Great Day!
May 2, 2025 The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a May 2, 2025 The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a Humpback Whale on a Whale painting background The whale spirit animal is the earth’s record keeper for all time. As a totem, the whale teaches you about listening to your inner voice, understanding the impact your emotions have on your everyday life, and following your own truth. Have a Great Week-End!
The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a Little Thund The Daily Drum Today I am featuring a Little Thunder and Wolverine drum. Little Thunder and Wolverine celebrate the installation of my new sculpture which was unveiled on the Pictou Nova Scotia water front September 25, 2024. This sculpture, now a permanent installation was funded by the new Pictou Library which also opened on that date. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum Today’s drum is from my Family se The Daily Drum Today’s drum is from my Family series. Mi'kmaq family values are closely connected to the natural world. The Mi'kmaq believe that living a good, balanced life means respecting and protecting the environment and living in harmony with the people and creatures that live on the earth. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum Today’s drum is from my Mask Seri The Daily Drum Today’s drum is from my Mask Series. The traditional mask was created in a variety of sizes, shapes and forms. They were made of many different types of materials, and were decorated with ribbon, paint and ornaments. Each mask has a unique symbolic meaning. Have a Great Day!
The Daily Drum Today I am posting a Turtle drum. T The Daily Drum Today I am posting a Turtle drum. The turtle is a sacred figure in Native American symbolism as it represents Mother Earth. The meaning of the Turtle symbol signifies good health and long life. Have a Great Day!
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May 20, 2025
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North American horses disappeared around 8000-10,000 year ago. In the early 1500’s colonists re-introduced horses to North America They rapidly spread over North America and provided improved transportation for native americans.
Have a Great Day!

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alansyliboy Alan Syliboy @alansyliboy ·
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May 19, 2025
The Daily Drum
Today I am featuring the Thundermaker.
This story is built around the Mi’kmaq legend, “The Stone Canoe,” in which the Thundermaker story is embedded.
Painted on this drum the Thundermaker stands guard as spirits cross the Milky Way back to the Creator

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alansyliboy Alan Syliboy @alansyliboy ·
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May 16, 2025
The Daily Drum
Today’s drum is from my Night Series, it is entitled “Spirit Woman”.
The spirit of this Mi’kmaw woman is overlooking the physical world.
The Mi’kmaq believe there are spirits and people among us who can bridge the spirit world and physical world.

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15 May

May 15, 2025

The Daily Drum
Today’s drum features the Mi’kmaw Double Curve. “The Butterfly.”
The mirror image of the double curve, reminds us to keep balance in our lives. Many curves together can symbolize community standing side by side, together in a special union.

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