The ceremonial drum is the heart beat drum for many native traditions. Founding father of the Prayer Vigil for the Earth, Harry F. Byrd, taught Little Wolf Vasquez about the drum and many other aspects of Indigenous spiritual life. Little Wolf makes the First Nations' drums, which the Prayer Vigil family uses; provides guidance for sacred fire tending; holds the presence of the Veterans with others at the Vigil; and brings his depth of wisdom to all.