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Native Peoples Respond to HIV/AIDS

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The drum is sounding a warning, 1992

Referencing the drum, a traditional musical instrument symbolizing for many Native nations the collective heartbeat during ceremonies and dances, this poster from the Alaska Native Health Project urged tribal leaders to share information about AIDS with their communities.

  • Publisher(s):
    Alaska Native Health Board
  • Type:
    Poster
Color drawing of a circle enclosing stylized birds heads around a red dotted center.
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    The calling of the Drum

    The drum is sounding a warning.

    Hear the call.

    Tell your people about AIDS.

    © 1992 Alaska Native Health Board. 1345 Rustakon Circle, Suite 206, Alaska 99508 (907) 337 0028. “The Calling of the Drum” used by permission of Taat’s Art Kathy Kato Mackie © 1992 Kiawock, Alaska. Photograph by Sam Kimura.

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