Indigenous Studies Visions, Goals, Protocols, Thunderbird Nest Teachings, (medicine wheel), Ceremonies
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS
Sessions 1 - 10 (dates to be determined once all the spaces are filled)
Registrations will be taken, starting now at any time until all the spaces are filled. The program has been revamped to meet current needs. Instead of 3 Levels of study there will only be 1 level which consists of 8 sessions offered in a continuous manner to assist future participants to meet their day care needs.
Have a question? Contact Elder Jacinta on the methods shown below.
Course Registration Options and Pricing
Registration fee - $25
Share the Medicine Standard Rate - $400
This standard rate covers the costs of these 8 sessions, making it possible for Elder Jacinta to continue to offer them. Paying the standard rate is an opportunity to support those with limited resources, making courses accessible to everyone. Paying at this level is an act of kindness.
Scholarship - $250 This rate is available for those who cannot afford to pay the standard rate. We ask you to use this rate only if paying the higher rate creates a hardship for yourself and/or your family.
NOTE:
To register, please complete the form below.
Once you receive an acceptance email from Elder Jacinta into the program, you will send an e-Transfer to miskomikana@gmail.com
- confirmation of your e-transfer will be sent within 48 hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Elder Jacinta by text or phone at 204-250-6073 or email at miskomikana@gmail.com.
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Session 4
Session 4
Significance of Smudging and Use of Feathers
Smudging is a term used to describe the process of putting sacred medicines (why is the term medicine used?) into a seawater shell bowl to burn and to use to cleanse oneself, others and sacred objects. The first element is the shell bowl that represents the water as the shell comes from the sea; the second element are the medicines which represent the earth; the fire is the third element and the air is the fourth. The four main medicines that we put into the shell bowl are: sweetgrass; sage; cedar and tobacco and sometimes others that are used for healing depression. The medicines that we put into the shell bowl are: sweetgrass; sage; cedar and tobacco and sometimes others that are used for healing depression.
Feathers such as Eagle, Owl, Hawk, Partridge feathers and Fans are used in the smudging process.
The learner will be able to develop knowledge and awareness of the different Indigenous medicines and Feathers used in smudging and other ceremonies.
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Identify and describe techniques for obtaining and storing sacred medicines such as Labrador tea.
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Identify and describe the four elements and feathers involved in the smudging process.
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Explain the rewards/value of leading a healthy lifestyle and identify and explain the techniques to achieve it by using smudging medicines.
Eastern Season Quadrant
Learners in this quadrant represent the East, Yellow, Spring, Sunrise, Tobacco, Eagle, Water, Birth/Child, Spirit
Learners will place their stones in the Eastern Quadrant. All other Learners will listen and learn. The Learners in this quadrant will be given the responsibility to teach these Season words and their meanings. These Learners will take their stones home with them as before.
The learner will be able to describe their understanding of the Season words and their meaning:
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Identify and apply steps to using Tobacco in a ceremonial manner.
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Describe and Identify all the Season words to other Learners from another quadrant.
Learners in this direction represent the South, Red, Summer, Mid-Day, Cedar, Deer, Fire, Youth, Heart.
1. The fourth Ska-bee will assist the Elder and Learners in participating in this sacred Pipe ceremony.
2. Learners will place their sacred objects on the star blanket.
Pipe Ceremony: The pipe is sacred to First Nations people and historically used to open negotiations between different nations as a symbol of peace and goodwill. During the ceremony, participants engage in truthful, respectful conversation and make agreements. The tobacco in the pipe is blessed through prayer and passed around the circle, with each member expressing gratitude.