Joaquin Rojas, who lives in Sacramento, says drums are sacred for Native people and their communities. As a Native American, he says he's been singing and drumming for more than 20 years.

In the center of a small, grassy arena, Native American dancers in colorful regalia move to the beat of traditional drums and ...

The vibrations of drums beating and the echoes of the traditional Native American singing rang across Wilkinson Hall as the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center hosted its 12th Powwow on ...

Drums are considered the heartbeat of Native culture and represent the Earth’s heart. Dancers do a range of types of styles from traditional, fancy, jingle and grass and follow the beat and ...

The traditional Native American song, accompanied by drums, was included in last year’s ceremony for the first time. Its theme is to wish people well in their next chapter in life.

Girl Scouts at Camp Mocanaquah spent this week learning about Native American cultures at Frances Slocum State Park.

Through a Native American lens,” she said. This is a fairly new concept to non-Native congregations, and it’s also one that isn’t embraced by everyone in the Native community, Houser said.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November is Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people. In Native American culture, drums are used ...