The Four Sisters
This herb is used to drive out negative energy.
What is Sage?
This natural object represents the "Water" element in smudging.
What is an Abalone Shell?
The Lakota name for the Sweat Lodge.
What is Inipi?
The reason smudging is not considered "incense".
What is a prayer/service?
This plant is burned to invite positive energy.
What is Sweetgrass?
This is used to fan the smoke over a person or object.
What is a Feather?
Represented by the hot rocks in the center of the lodge.
What are The Grandfathers (Ancestors/Earth)?
This is the difference between Appreciation and Appropriation.
What is learning and respecting versus taking/using without permission or for profit?
The four elements represented in the smudging ceremony.
What is Earth (herbs), Air (smoke), Fire (lit herb), and Water (shell)?
The place entering the lodge represents a return to.
What is The Womb of Mother Earth?
The reason it is disrespectful to "sell" a Sweat Lodge experience.
What is a sacred gift, not a commodity/service?
The burning of this herb acts as a protective barrier for homes.
What is Cedar?
The reason why the smoke is fanned toward the heart or head.
These two elements combine to create the "cleansing steam".
What is Fire (from the stones) and Water?
A Non-Native person should do this before using these herbs.
What is Seek permission/instruction from an Elder or tribal member.