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.
Meegwetch !
Session 7
Session 7
Madoodiswan (Sweat) Lodge, Sundance Ceremonies
A sweat lodge is a lodge made of willow branches formed in a dome pattern. The size varies according to each lodge keeper. Some lodges are constructed at a 5-foot level and others may be as small as 3 feet. The Knowledge Keeper who conducts the ceremony is referred to as a Holy Person. Grandmother grandfather rocks are heated outside of the lodge and brought into the lodge and put into a pit when they are red hot .
Another important ceremony is the Sundance Ceremony which is performed for special Healing during the summer for 4 to 8 days. Dancers will pledge their tobacco and offerings of gifts and medicines. The dancers are males and does not usually include women dancers for the same reason however some female dancers will participate and will pierce their arms or shoulders.
The learner will be able to develop knowledge and awareness of the Madoodiswan sweat lodge and Sundance ceremony.
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Identify and describe protocols for attending and practicing a sweat lodge and Sundance ceremony.
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Explain why the sweat lodge ceremony is used at the appropriate times.
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Identify and describe the tools used by the Holy person in the sweat lodge ceremonial process.
Northern Season Quadrant
White, Winter, Night, Sweetgrass, White bear, Air, Old/Age Elder, Mind.
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 understand of the Season words and their meaning:
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Identify and apply steps to using Sweetgrass in a ceremonial manner.
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Describe and Identify all the Season words to other Learners from another quadrant.
Blue, Black, Sturgeon, Earth, All ages. This is the last session in the Indigenous Studies Program. Learners will share what they learned in all Levels 1, 2, 3.
1. The seventh Ska-bee will assist the Elder to lead this Closing ceremony at the Hope Centre .
2. Learners will place their sacred objects on the star blanket as instructed in Session 1