Traditional Dance & Drumming

The File Hills First Nations brought their traditional dancing and drumming to the BICC this weekend with the encouragement of Calvin, one of the BICC nurses. The BICC is located in a geographical area of Canada that includes many First Nations communities, and thus a number of their residents are residents of the BICC.

Traditional dancers and drummers and singers livened up the facility on Saturday afternoon with Calvin as MC introducing his community's culture through music and dance. Calvin's five year old grandson drummed along with the adult drummers and Isabel says: "I wonder they don't break the drums, they play so hard." Mum was touched to have one of the dancers recognize her as an old neighbour and come to speak with her.

We are grateful for the creative work of the BICC Recreation Department who provides such a variety of entertainment and opportunities to learn.

Stay tuned for Robbie Burns Day next!