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Medicine in First nations culture can be perceived in a variety of…
Medicine in First nations culture can be perceived in a variety of different ways, with connection in the forefront
Medicine is about connection, about health
Many of the First Nations attach teachings to the Medicine Wheel, which embraces
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Also refers to the traditional medicines tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, cedar
Sweetgrass reminds us of kindness, as it bends when stepped on
Tobacco connects to the spiritual world, carrying prayers to the creator
Sage is for purification, cleansing our minds and hearts of bad feelings
Cedar is similarly for cleansing, also associated with strength and protection
The drum, can also be considered as medicine
The drumbeat is the heartbeat of Mother Earth, and her heart beats like ours
It's circular shape serves as a reminder of all the circles that we hold sacred: cycles of seasons and of life, directions, and equality
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