Odds and Ends
How many sacred medicines are there ?
4
Does Sweetgrass grow in Canada?
Yes
How do you offer Tobacco?
Preferably in the form of a Tobacco Tie
What is Cedar often referred to?
The tree of life
What is White Sage used for?
Used for smudging ceremonies to cleanse negative energy, purify spaces, and promote peace
What is Smudging?
Traditionally for a ceremony to purify and cleanse the soul of negative thoughts of a person or place
How many species of Sweetgrass are there and how many grow in Canada?
4 Species
2 Grow in Canada
What is the Tobacco used for?
: Used to communicate with the Creator and spirit world; offered when harvesting other medicines, seeking advice from Elders, or as a gift.
Burning Cedar gets rid of what?
Clears negative energy
Where does the white Sage come from?
California
Can a non-Indigenous person smudge?
Traditionally, Métis and Inuit people did not smudge, however, today many Métis and Inuit people choose to include smudging in their practices. In fact, smudging has become popular with non-Indigenous people as well. Your right to smudge is protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
What is Sweetgrass known as?
The hair of Mother Earth
What hand to you make your offer with?
Left or Right?
Left
What can Cedar be used for?
Therapeutic tea for wellness and to boost the immune system
What else would the White Sage be used for?
Clearing new homes, After arguments or before Meditation
What are the 4 Sacred Medicines?
Sweetgrass, Tobacco, Sage and Cedar
What does Sweetgrass symbolize?
Healing, peace and spirituality.
What does it mean when an Elder or Knowledge keeper accepts tobacco from someone
When the person accepts the tobacco, they are agreeing to help in some way
What is a key aspect of Cedar Smudging ?
Protection and Grounding
primarily banishes, cedar is known for its protective, grounding, and healing properties, helping to create a safe, stable environment
What's a medicinal use of Sage?
Contains antibacterial properties and can be used to treat wounds
Was it always okay (legal) to Smudge in Canada?
This centuries-old First Nations practice was banned in Canada from 1925 until 1951, when the Indian Act was changed.
What is Sweetgrass used for?
To cleanse, protect and attract good spirits
In Prayer what is Tobacco used for?
Used to communicate with the Creator and spirit world; offered when harvesting other medicines, seeking advice from Elders, or as a gift.
What is one of the most popular used Cedar for Smudging
Western Red Cedar being popular for its sweet, strong aroma
Other than smudging, where else is sage used?
Cooking