Mixed refresher course
Fri, Dec 06
|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
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