“I liked that we could meet new people and make new friends.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Pleasant Hill Community School

 “I like to have something to do after school.” Youth, Circle of Peace, White Buffalo Youth Lodge

“I like to make new friends. It makes me feel good.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Four Directions Empowerment Program

 “I really like playing on the talking drum, the shekere and the cowbell!” Youth, Circle of Peace, Four Directions Empowerment Program

“The best part is when we play the end rhythm. It makes me feel happy!” Youth, Circle of Peace, White Buffalo Youth Lodge

“I like playing with my new friends.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Caroline Robins Elementary School

 “I like meeting other people.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Four Directions Empowerment Program

“I like playing the drums because I like all kinds of music and it was interesting.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Pleasant Hill Community School

 “The best thing was playing drums, other instruments and the ensembles.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Pleasant Hill Community School

“I like learning to play on the drum.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Four Directions Empowerment Program

“I liked that I made new friends.” Youth, Circle of Peace, Four Directions Empowerment Program

“The kids (and adults) loved it! It was the best activity we had all year. We gave it the Beaver’s Seal of Approval” Steven Perault, Scout Leader, 22^nd Bethel Beavers, Saskatoon

“Thanks so much for the time, energy, expertise (and patience!) involved in last night's workshop! It was just super and still has me tapping my toes and fingers all day today! Keep the beat!” Kim Newlove, Saskatoon Public School Division

“Thank you for sharing your talents and gifts with our students and this community! You have forever enriched our lives!” La Loche Community School - Dene Building Arts Festival Committee

“Both your organization and creative skills were evident in your leadership. You have a gentle manner and can encourage participation in a way that the participants did not feel threatened. Thank you for sharing your special talents with us.” Karen Morris and Sharon Fyke, Saskatoon Community Services Village

“Please accept this letter as thanks for the expertise and leadership you offered to our school division on August 31^st. Session evaluations indicate your presentation was very much appreciated by participants. Your role as a presenter exemplifies one of the many ways in which leadership is displayed across our school division.” Freda Trew, Superintendent of Curriculum and Staff Development, Saskatoon Public School Division

“Thank-you for providing the Division Services Department with an outstanding workshop experience on March 23, 2001. The use of the drumming circle as a metaphor for leadership was very successful. Your leadership in the workshop and the concepts derived from the drumming circle experience provided the "picture" we need to guide us as leaders.” Freda Trew, Superintendent of Curriculum and Staff Development, Saskatoon Public School Division

 “The drumming was restorative for a group of very hard working people who normally are "in control". You provided them the opportunity to learn about themselves, risk and have fun.” Dennis Chubb, RIC, Coordinator

“Richard nudged us to risk, learn and succeed to move on after mistakes were made.” Drum Circle Participant, Saskatoon Community Services Village, Saskatoon

“Thanks for helping us connect with our playful sides! Great fun!” Drum Circle Participant, Saskatoon Community Services Village, Saskatoon

“Thank you for the opportunity to try something new, have fun and break through a barrier about my ability to create music. I will remember this experience.” Drum Circle Participant, Saskatoon Community Services Village, Saskatoon

“Richard's warm and gentle style invited us to take some risks. He is a competent musician and a skilled teacher/group facilitator. Thank your Richard. It was fun!” Drum Circle Participant, Saskatoon Community Services Village, Saskatoon

“The drumming was a great stress reliever, team builder, source of pure fun.” Drum Circle Participant, Saskatoon Community Services Village, Saskatoon

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