Spirit of the Wind For Kids Events Series
One of our main goals for 2025 was to include the children in our events, called "Spirit of the Wind for Kids," where our "Little Eagles" learn more about our Culture and leave a positive legacy for future generations.
Through our activities, we keep the Native American Culture alive and bring the community together.
Our first event, "Spirit of the Wind for Kids, A Native American Drum Making Workshop", successfully took place on July 19, 2025, at the Community Center in Weed, CA, and it was free of cost for the participants.
(Photo gallery below on this page.)
Spirit of the Wind for Kids I: A Native American Drum Making Workshop. July 19, 2025
Spirit of the Wind for Kids I:
A Native American Drum Making Workshop
Our first event, "Spirit of the Wind for Kids, A Native American Drum Making Workshop", happened on July 19, 2025, at the Community Center in Weed, CA, and it was totally free of cost for the participants.
Children and their parents learned about Native American Culture, Values, and Traditions through the art of building a Native American fifteen-inch, Elk hide, hand drum from start to finish, as well as the importance of this tradition to the Native American Peoples of the United States.
This event was sponsored by:
Spirit of the Wind,
Mechanics Bank in Mount Shasta, CA,
Pizza Factory in Weed, CA,
The Sun of Freedom in Mount Shasta, CA.
The making of the drums was facilitated by Krishna Guadalupe, a longtime member of Spirit of the Wind and known for his heartfelt Native American drum-making experiences. He is a Professor, a PhD, the author of several books, has 3 children, and has dedicated his life to serving as an active source for sacred transformation.
We have selected the finest hides, drum rings, laces, and drumsticks (from Centralia Fur & Hide in Centralia, WA, and The Hide House in Napa, CA) to provide the kids with the most genuine experience while they learn and create at the same time.
Our Ceremonial Leader, Walking Eagle (Jack Thom, Sr.), also shared Native American stories and tales, concluding the event with beautiful singing and chanting.
The event's photos are in the Photo Gallery below.
