Category 1
These should not be taken during a sacred fire.
Photos
It is used to cleanse the mind, body and spirit.
Sweetgrass
It is used to carry items that are used during a smudging ceremony.
Medicine Bundles
Sacred fires typically burn for this long.
4 days
He wrote The traditional Mi'kmaq song.
George Paul
Regalia are worn by these people.
traditional dancers
It is used to help get rid of negativity.
Sage
People gather here to pray to Kisu’lkw (gee-soolg) for healing, teachings and guidance.
Sweat lodge
It represents the universal heartbeat of mother nature.
Drums
Regalia designs include many items to express this.
A dancers personal history
Traditional dancing is a celebration of this.
Life
It is used to protect a person throughout their lives.
Cedar
The guiding principle for any indigenous tradition is this.
Respect for all
Drums are made from materials gathered here.
From land.
The Mi'kmaq term for a pow wow.
Mawio’mi (mawy-oh-me)
Mi'kma'ki encompasses what is now known as Nova Scotia, PEI, Quebec, parts of Newfoundland, Maine and this other province.
New Brunswick
This is offered as thanks to Kisu’lkw (gee-soolg)
By mixing one or more sacred medicines together it allows this to happen.
The mi'kmaq consider this to be the most powerful bird in the sky.
The eagle
Regalia are worn to show this during ceremonies.
Respect
Mi'kmaq have been rooted in Mi'kma'ki for this long.
13,000 years
It is made of large shell, stone or clay.
Smudge bowl
A smudge bowl is used to burn this during a ceremony.
Sacred medicines
The eagle is believed to carry this to the spirit world.
Prayers
Being given an eagle feather is considered to be this.
A great honour