Drumming for Wellness (RAIN PLAN ONLY)

Join us for a hand drumming circle in the Medicine Garden at Jackman Law, hosted in collaboration with First Nations House and the Indigenous Initiatives Office. 

These gatherings offer space for song, cultural connection, and community care, with teachings and songs shared from various Indigenous Nations. All students are welcome, Indigenous or non-Indigenous - whether you are new to drumming, looking to learn, or simply wish to sit in and listen. 

Benefits: 
-Access to Indigenous cultural practices that support holistic wellness 
-Opportunities to connect with peers, staff, and community in a supportive, welcoming environment -Increased awareness of available wellness supports and services through relationship-building 
-A space to reconnect with identity, land, and tradition in community 

Where: Medicine Garden, Jackman Law
When (Time): Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, 12:30 - 2:00 PM 
Facilitators: Folashade Kortee (Indigenous Wellness Counsellor & Coordinator), Jenny Blackbird (Indigenous Resource Centre and Programs Coordinator), and Andrea Johns (Program Manager) 
Registration capacity: 24 (Students are able to register for this event.)

Register for your spot before it's full! Once registration is full, a waitlist will be available that students can register for, so that they'll be notified if a spot becomes available. 

If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please e-mail them to andrea.johns@utoronto.ca 

NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside. 

Please RSVP.