TY - BOOK AU - Helin,Bill TI - Making a drum T2 - Strong stories - Tlingit series SN - 9781771741101 U1 - 372.4 PY - 2016/// CY - Nanaimo, B.C. PB - Strong Nations Publishing Inc. KW - Tlingit KW - Children's literature KW - Drums KW - Readers (Primary) N1 - The traditional territory of the Tlingit nation includes Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska; "Our Strong Stories focus on three First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud."--Publisher's website; Primary grades N2 - "In this book, Bill Helin explains the importance of songs and drumming to the culture and history of the Tlingit people. He also describes the process that he went through to make his first drum. An illustrated series of directions and a supply list will give the reader a clear understanding of the drum maker’s craft." --[back cover] ER -