NAN Hope Full Moon Ceremony

There will be a Full Moon ceremony on Monday September 12 at Fort William First Nation, led by Rita Fenton, MSW, RSW. This ceremony is a time for women to come together to honour Grandmother Moon and ourselves; to ask for renewed strength, guidance, and direction in our lives; to pray for all of our families, to give them strength, peace and love  and prayers for healing for all of our communities. All women and 2SLGBTQIA+ are welcome. No registration required. Any questions, call Rita Fenton at (807) 252-5392. 

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Upcoming Dates:

Aug 10, Aug 23-24, Sept 7, Sept 20-21

Location: Fort William First Nation, ON

 

Day 1

10:00am to 4:00pm

You will learn basic teaching protocols and information on accessing Cultural Ceremonies.  For example, Water Ceremony, acknowledgment of baskets, how to access a healer and knowledge keeper, how to offer medicine, how to develop spirit dishes, picking medicines, visiting the ceremony site.

* pick up at 9:30 am for those requiring transportation at Marshalls entrance at Intercity Mall

Day 2

9:30am to 4:00pm

Sweat Lodge Ceremony

*pick up at 9:00am for those requiring transportation at Marshalls entrance at Intercity Mall

Required items to bring for Day 1 and 2:

  • Tobacco for individuals in the group
  • Berries
  • Soup/Bannok
  • Ribbon skirts or sweat gown (women)
  • Shorts (men)
  • Towels
  • Tshirt and extra set of clothes

Register for an Upcoming Ceremony