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Mixed refresher course

Fri, Dec 06

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The Design

This workshop offers a wonderful moment of healing in the great outdoors with Elders Dominique Rankin and Marie-Josée Tardif. During this three-day healing experience, you will delve into Indigenous teachings, share traditional ceremonies, including the experi

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Mixed refresher course
Mixed refresher course

Time & Location

Dec 06, 2024, 9:00 AM – Dec 08, 2024, 3:00 PM

The Design, La Conception, QC J0T 1M0, Canada

About the event

On the program:

- Talking circles

- Teachings of the 4 directions

- Teachings about animals

- Teachings on the Feminine-Masculine

- Pipe ceremony

- Sacred fire vigil

- Matato (sweat lodge)

Day 1

The Anicinape philosophy:

- 9:00 a.m.: Welcome at the meeting point which will be communicated to you by email.

- 10:00 a.m.: Welcome from the elders

- Speaking circle

- Teachings on the medicine circle and the 4 directions.

- Teachings on feminine-masculine dynamics and the origins of the Matato (sweat lodge)

- Taking the name of an animal by each participant and teachings about animals

- Collection of fir branches and stones in preparation for Matato

- Sacred Fire Vigil: Participants take turns keeping the fire going for one hour during the night

Day 2

Medicine of the mind:

- Pipe ceremony

- Teachings on Matato

- Final preparations for the Matato

- Matato

Day 3

Talking Circle and Makocan

- Prayer of the 4 directions

- Discussion circle

- Closing remarks

- Makocan: Celebration meal

- Last little tasks to leave the site clean after your departure

- Departure around 3:00 p.m.

NB: The program and content of these three days may vary depending on the weather and the inspiration of the moment.

Participants must be at least 18 years old .

Please note that the courses are given in French, but can be adapted into English, Anicinape and Atikamekw for the moment.

To register, contact us at info@kina8at.ca

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