Dagwaagin Gabeshiwin/Fall Culture Camp Hand Drum Making Demonstration

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking proposals through solicitation for an individual who can facilitate a hand drum making demonstration for participants at the 2026 Bad River Fall Culture Camp on November 20th & 21st, 2026 (Friday & Saturday) from 9:00am - 5:00pm each day.

This individual will facilitate a hand drum making demonstration for a limited number of individuals, between 5-10 individuals per day. Raw hide and hand drum frames will be provided. The facilitator will provide all other tools, supplies and materials needed to perform this demonstration. The facilitator will clean up their station after each day.

Proposals are required to contain the following information:

• Total costs of time and materials x2 days.
• Provide a photo of recent work.
• Contact information.

Sealed bids must be labeled "2026 Bad River Fall Culture Camp - Hand drum" and submitted by **November 12th, 2026 by 4:00 PM**. Proposals should be directed to: Bad River Tribe, Chief Blackbird Center, Attn: Executive Secretary, PO Box 39/72682 Maple St, Odanah, WI 54861.

This Request for Proposals is open to all qualified, responsive bidders. Indian Preference will apply in the selection process in accordance with the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) or the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 47), based on funding source requirements. Questions regarding TERO, and if the TERO fee applies to the RFP, may be directed to the Bad River Band's Human Resource office at 715-682-7111.

Firms or persons applying for Indian preference must provide evidence in its proposal of 51% or more Indian ownership. In addition, the firm or person must provide evidence of structure, management and financing affecting the Indian character of the firm. Documentation of and compliance with Indian Preference must accompany the proposal.

Bid opening will be scheduled at the Cultural & Education Center on November 13th, 2026 at 10 am.

Any or all bids may be rejected when in the best interest of the Bad River Tribe.