Traditional Healer
Questions to consider What are the facts about the Traditional Healer? What are the roles, responsibilities and functions of the Traditional Healer? Why is the Traditional Healer respected in First Nations cultures? The Traditional Healer is believed to have the ability to communicate with the spirit world through dreams. They are considered a mediator between […]
Tribal Punishment
Questions to consider What is tribal punishment in First Nations cultures? What is customary lore? How does tribal punishment work in First Nations cultures? What types of punishment were used in traditional First Nations cultures? Tribal Punishment, also known as “Payback”, refers to the punishment or compensation that a perpetrator must provide to the victim […]
Traditional Black Magic
Questions to consider What are the facts about black magic in First Nations cultures? What does it mean when a First Nations person sings to someone? What First Nations countermeasures can be used regarding black magic? Many First Nations people hold a complex view of Black Magic or Sorcery, both fearing and revering its source […]
Souls and Shadows
Questions to consider What is the meaning of souls and shadows in First Nations cultures? Why do we have guardian angels and how do they guide us? In the First Nations culture, there is a belief that every individual has their own “spirit guardians” in the form of souls or shadows. These guardians are believed […]
Intuition
Questions to consider How is intuition a way of feeling, connecting, and knowing? What is the meaning of First Nations intuition? How do First Nations people express their spirituality? Why are contemporary societies losing their intuition? Intuition is highly valued among as First Nations people it can provide important guidance through: Gut feelings Sensing Dreams […]