Pijilasi -Mowiomi :Welcome to the Gathering VITAL ELEMENTS AT A POW WOW Two vital elements of the powwow are the sweat lodge and the sacred fire. The sweat lodge is an activity of great spiritual significance in Aboriginal/First nations society. It is a time for healing and cleansing, providing a sacred occasion to spend time with the Creator. The sacred fire is lit at the opening of the powwow and burns continuously until the end of the fourth days. Participants approach the fire throughout the weekend to present themselves and give honour to the Creator through prayer. The sacred fire is never left unattended; there is always a participant in prayer. In the course of their prayer, participants give recognition to the water and to all plant and animal life. At the sacred fire, they pray to the four cardinal directions, giving honour to the times of human life. The East, from where the sun rises, signifies the beginning of life, and spring. The South represents the summer and a time of youth and learning. Prayers giving respect to the West honour maturing and participation in the advancement of the people. The North is honoured as participants celebrate the time to prepare for death and renewal. The four colours of humanity—black, white, red, yellow—are given equal value in these rites as are the four elements—fire, water, air, and earth. Mi’kmaq arts and culture are still practiced by diverse individuals and groups in Prince Edward Island and in Atlantic Canada. Red Stone and Lonewolf, for example, are two Island Mi’kmaq drumming and chanting groups that have achieved a wide audience across the province. (Klaqmkuk-Newfoundland),over the years has celebrated (Mowiomi),Pow Wow in our Journey to Honour and revive to the best of our Knowledge in bring some of our traditional ways of our people back for generations to came. It is such a Honour to bring all peoples together at our sacred Grounds in Bay St George,Flat Bay each year and has been a success over the years: As Chair of the Bay St. George Mikmaw Cultural Revival Committee. I ask the General public to share fire wood to keep the sacred fire and sweet lodge going for the derogation of the Pow Wow: For information on the above Subject you may contact our office in Flat bay or my self
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 01:08:56 +0000
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