“Purification ceremony is rather foundational to our way of life, since most Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island practiced some form of purifying themselves with the smoke of various medicines. The act of clearing the air, mind, spirit and emotions may be accomplished in a variety of ways but according to practice, a smudge is led by a person who has an understanding of what a smudge is and why it is done.” – Elder Dan Smoke

Join Elders Dan and Mary Lou Smoke to learn more about the purification ceremony or as Mary Lou refers to it “The First Step.”

A reminder to follow COVID protocols before coming to and while on campus: COVID-19 Information | University of Guelph. For this event, masks will be required to comply with physical distancing protocols inside.

This event is open to all students, staff and faculty. Space is limited.

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