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History of the Pow Wow

The word Pow Wow, or pau wau, means a gathering of people coming together to trade. Explorers misinterpreted the ceremony of medicine men dancing, thinking all natives gathered to sing and dance in this manner.

The modern day Pow Wow evolved from the Grass Dance Societies that formed during the early 1800's. The dances were an opportunity for the …

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Smudging a Sacred Ceremony


Smudging is a link with the creator and obtaining positive energy.

Always keep this in mind when smudging.Theres an energy field around everyone and the energy can be felt by hugging someone and it can be used to
balance the energy. Smudging purifys and cleanses the energy fields.

It is done before an opening Ceremony before …

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The Sacred Pipe


Much has been said about 'going back to the ways of the pipe' or 'making peace with the pipe', but few people, even some full-bloods, today know the proper use or traditions of the pipe or even how it came to us.

First, contrary to what you have seen in the movies or on TV, it is not a 'peace pipe'. We have been taught by the Old Ones, passed down through the …

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ABOUT THE SWEAT LODGE and ITS USE

"All things employed in the sweat rite are holy to the Native American
and must be thoroughly comprehended ........... for the true power of
a thing or an act is found in the understanding."


Introduction

Several community sweat lodge participants asked for more information and explanation about sweats. In response to such requests, this …

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PURIFICATION


Purification does not come from the a'si, the hot house, but from the Yunwi Gunahita (Long Man), the River, for our people. They would wade out, facing the rising sun, and dip seven times under the water, while reciting prayers. This is done every morning (no matter how cold) this is known as "Going To Water".

Ama (water) has the power to cleanse the body and the …

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