Augie Williams

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About

Stó:lō artisan August(Augie) Mekw Mekw Williams

August Williams, whose traditional name is Mekw Mekw, has been making drums for the past 23 years. Taught by his cousin Francis he went on to be mastered by the late Nelson Leon. He doesn’t just make drums; he is also a hunter, fisherman, and an artisan who works with beads, cedar, hats, and rattles. He has great knowledge of the Halqemeylem language and people and is currently working for the elders.

Upcoming Classes

Stó:lō Drum Making
Saturday
October 15, 2022
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
We are pleased to welcome Stó:lō artisan August(Augie) Mekw Mekw Williams to the Centre as he teaches students how to make a 16” traditional hand drum.
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Stó:lō Drum Making
Thursday
February 2, 2023
6 pm to 9:00 pm
We are pleased to welcome Stó:lō artisan August(Augie) Mekw Mekw Williams to the Centre as he teaches students how to make a 16” traditional hand drum.
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Stó:lō Drum Making
Thursday
March 16, 2023
6 pm to 9:00 pm
We are pleased to welcome Stó:lō artisan August(Augie) Mekw Mekw Williams to the Centre as he teaches students how to make a 16” traditional hand drum.
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Stó:lō Drum Making
Tuesday
May 30, 2023
6 pm to 9:00 pm
We are pleased to welcome Stó:lō artisan August(Augie) Mekw Mekw Williams to the Centre as he teaches students how to make a 16” traditional hand drum.
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