The ones resisting women at the drum only claim the "tradition" that serves them. The patriarchy they demand was a 'gift' of colonialism and should be rejected as that which is truly nontraditional. Hand drums were ALWAYS for women anyway, so your wrongness seems boundless.

They are Métis.

metis . Indigenous people from eu and native people . they are one of the 3 indigenous group in canada

What's with the Mexian last name?

and you can tell how??? sit down.

They’re Métis

They are indigenous Metis/Michif

All tribes are different

I am not First Nations, but what I was taught was that it was never against tradition per se.... it just was something that wasn’t done ... no hard and fast rule, just in general, the men were the drummers.

I was taught the same. As it represents the woman’s heart beat. The first music you hear in the womb.That we can tell them how to play it, but can’t touch it.

Are they making a mockery of the song? Do they seek to offend? What makes the song SO sacred that no other race should be allowed to sing it? Do the other races have their sacred songs, and would they be offended if you sang it? I know the whites have a long historical tradition of christian hymns, I dont think they would mind if another race sang them. And what about modern music and cultural appropriation? I love the work Supaman does, do you know his music; if not look it up - he is good. Of course he does MC, beat box, raps; you know black music, but he's is indigenous. Should blacks be offended since he appropriated their music and culture. Would you be offended if a black rapper sang pow wow style and beat a drum? All peoples all over the world have their songs, some of which go back centuries. This song is in fact a very new song. It was written by a Cree woman, a Saulteaux woman, and one white woman … women from Saskacheawan Alberta and Bc - was written in the Kingston Prison for Women in the 1970's. Be not offended Lynelle, be educated, be accepting of all others in the way you wish to be accepted. Live and let live. Enjoy the fruits of all races and cultures the clothing the technology the music the people - we are all related.

i feel your pain, sis. white folks still tend to steal whatever isnt theres. sad but true, regardless who they offend :(

These women are Métis and have their status. Take your shit elsewhere. Don’t assume everyone is faking. T’óó dinigís.

They are Metis. We all share the same culture. Even if it's half. We are similar. No need to be ignorant about it. Let them be.

G. B. Bruh you can’t even type the word right

Barbara Bell Sounds like really bad advice for playing a drum.

It's okay to hit where it sounds the best. The drum is created for us to use, and when we hit the drum, we are calling to our ancestors, and sending up prayers to our Creator. There is no wrong way. Some 'wrong' behaviors, are to use when intoxicated, using drugs, or when a woman is on her time

it is important to honor all Teachings ... all relatives have something to add/offer/help us. a'ho

There are many teachings. It can be different depending on the tribe etc.

That sounds like some dude telling women to play quietly . . . and please smile while doing so. No. I drum in the middle to be heard and i move to the edges to pass the lead to a different drummer.

Shelley Calliou your so full of it I can smell it from here. You need to educate yourself. I am Metis from this generatipn right now, and guess what...I'm born and raised on Nova Scotia. Acadian french and Mi'kmaq. I've never been near the Red River, or even west of Ontario. my parents are still alive and practice both cultures. Acadian and Mi'Gmaw, so I was raised under both cultures. I look more native though so people seldom ask me directly. Are you trying to deny my birthright ? How arrogant of you.

Andrea Vaughan Go to Manitoba and find a real Metis where they originated. A true Metis had Cree or Objibway blood and mixed with French or English, Scottish or Irish. The French Metis had a slightly different way than the English,Scottish or Irish Metis. Evident enough when Riel a French Metis rebelled. Being a present day half breed doesn’t make one a Metis. The roots come from the Red River or a Metis colony. Never heard of a Micmac Metis but call yourself what you please. It’s amusing to this Cree Indian. I’m a proud Neyiyaw!! 😎

Oh so first there are no Metis and then we are going to our fall back of only Western Metis , hate to disppoint you , but there is lots of historical proof of Metis in the East .. the roots of the red River came from red River, where did the roots of the Labrador Metis Nation come from? That is right, Labrador !! twitter.com/i/moments/989595067420639238

Actually it’s Lakota.

Different tribes have different customs, you're lumping all together. And metis means they're native, just not full blooded.

Women not suppose to wear war bonets in most traditions, yet Apsaalooke women do this on Women Honoring Ceremonies. Do not pretend to know everything about everything, and you will not make a fool out of yourself. Knowledge is light, ignorance is darkness.