There are several legends around dreamcatchers, and although they are very popular in mainstream culture today, they were not widely recognized by many Native American tribes until the mid 1900’s. The original dreamcatchers originated with the Ojibwe people. Their legend states that Asibikaashi, a spider woman, protected the people, especially the young. As the tribe […]
Smudge Stick Cleansing
Smudging is one of the simplest ways to cleanse a space and restore positive energy to the area. The cleansing smoke removes pent up negativity and releases it to the universe, allowing positive energy to return. Smudging is often associated with Shaman’s and Native American lore, but versions of this ritual are ancient and permeate […]
Using Sage for Spring Cleansing
As Spring arrives, it carries with it the spirit of renewal as new life emerges from the deep sleep of Winter. Spring tends to find many people more energized and eager to welcome renewal into their own lives as well. In order to do this, it is important to remove old, stagnant energies to make […]
Reconnecting with Nature
Fall is one of the best times of years to reconnect with nature. It offers cooler temperatures, trees bursting with color and no swarming bugs! Connecting to the earth brings balance and awareness to the body, which in turn brings balance and awareness to the mind and soul. Our bodies come from nature and […]
Native American Values and Their Impact on Native Culture
Native Americans and their value system cannot be broken apart from their spirituality, for they are the foundation of the Native American culture. Each tribe may practice a ritual or ceremony differently but the core values remain the same. The Native American culture values have not changed since antiquity and are practiced readily today. It has […]