Many musically talented and culturally gifted individuals hail from the tri-community area. These talented folks share with others their gift of music and art, or share their culture with many people. Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) member Darryl Buck has been singing and playing the hand drum as a young adult. He wants to share this cultural tradition with others.
“Growing up in the Mosakahikan and Opaskwayak Cree Nations (OCN), I was immersed in our culture,” said Buck. “In my early twenties, I began learning about the drum and singing within the local community of The Pas and the OCN. I had the privilege of witnessing the spiritual aspects of ceremonies and the drum. Being raised in a Cree-speaking home was a cornerstone of my identity, and I frequently saw the drum at gatherings, ceremonies, and performances.