Thum… thum-thum… thum… thum-thum! The powerful sound of Native American drums cut through the fog in downtown Merced Saturday morning, heralding the start of the Healing of Our People Powwow at the Multicultural Arts Center. Stepping into the world of the United Tribes of California (UTOC) Nation was to feel the heartbeat of history reverberating … Continue reading Drums, Dance and Tradition in photos: ‘Healing of Our People Powwow’ celebrates the Valley’s Native heritage