The Tsewtsáwḵen drum heard all the way from Tokyo

• 3 years ago
• Olympics
• Duration 5:29

With cheers from spectators limited due to COVID-19, Chef de Mission Marnie McBean found another way to celebrate Canada’s athletes - with a customized drum made by Tsewtsáwḵen (Tewanee Joseph) and his family, who are a part of the Squamish First Nation community. Tsewtsáwḵen was the CEO of the Four Hour First Nations during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. McBean talks about the drum being “the heartbeat of a community” and how she’s using it to support Canada's Olympic athletes in Tokyo. Presented by RBC