Spiritual Practices
What is Sage?
Sage is a sacred plant in many indigenous cultures used to cleanse spaces, heal, and honor traditions.
What do most people see a powwow as?
A powwow is a dance and music
How can we contribute?
By Supporting businesses, and learning about their traditions.
What is Smudging?
Smudging is the burning of sacred herbs to cleanse spaces, people, or objects and restore spiritual balance.
What does a powwow really signify?
A celebration of unity heritage, family, and to honor ancestors and their past.
What does commitment mean?
Commitment means learning treaties, respecting Indigenous care, and taking responsibility.
What is Drumming?
Drumming is the rhythmic beating of drums used in Indigenous traditions to connect with spirit, celebrate, and bring people together.
How can attending indigenous celebrations help them
Attending rituals fosters connections, promotes their cultures, and shows respect to their ancestors and the horrible past.
What are the 3 tradition's we talked about
Smudging, Drumming and Sage.
Why do we do these ceremonies?
because they are connected to the land, community and teachings of elders.
What do powwows honor and share?
Honors ancestors and shares their stories from generations
What does "The land you live on" mean for Indeginous people mean?
The land holds deep history and meaning beyond borders. And land is a living relationship that gives life.
Why should we participate?
Making space for indigenous spirituality in schools and communities is an important part of reconciliation.
Other examples of indigenous celebrations?
Orange shirt day, Smudging, Pipes.
Why should you contribute to Indigenous businesses?
By choosing to support these types of businesses instead of chain corporations, you are making positive changes, creating a more diverse, accepting, and supportive country for all