The article provides information about the significance of the head singer's drum stick in Native American powwows. It discusses how the custom originated when there was only one drum in the dance arena, but with the evolution of powwows, multiple drums are now common. The use of the head singer's drum stick is seen in specific cultural events such as Gourd Dances and Omaha Hethushkas, and it serves as a symbol to identify the head singer and establish their authority.