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Line 8: − − == Event Details == − Thursday, May 18, 2023 − − 10 am-12 pm EDT − − DND Headquarters, 60 Moodie Drive, Building 5 West, − − Cafeteria (next to Starbucks) − − == Important Information == − This event is limited to 50 participants. Advance registration using the form below is required for security and escorting to the building. Parking is available however parking fees are the participants’ responsibility. − − RSVP [https://forms.gle/EEYtFyf4ctjftgn5A here] − − Wiki: [[Diversity and Inclusion Office|https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Diversity_and_Inclusion_Office]] − − Email: [Mailto:DiversityandInclusion-Diversiteetinclusion@forces.gc.ca DiversityandInclusion-Diversiteetinclusion@forces.gc.ca] − − We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful networking and learning event. − Line 45:
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Indigenous Awareness Workshop featuring Austin Ward (view source)
Revision as of 10:17, 4 July 2023
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<big>[[Diversity and Inclusion Office|Homepage]] | [[Atelier de sensibilisation des Autochtones en vedette Austin Ward|FR]]</big>
<big>[[Diversity and Inclusion Office|Homepage]] | [[Atelier de sensibilisation des Autochtones en vedette Austin Ward|FR]]</big>
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== About the event ==
== About the event ==
Austin will guide and teach us how to make smudge kits and their significance, followed by a Q&A session facilitated by the Diversity and Inclusion Office Section Head, Samantha Moonsammy. Each participant will receive a smudge kit.
Austin will guide and teach us how to make smudge kits and their significance, followed by a Q&A session facilitated by the Diversity and Inclusion Office Section Head, Samantha Moonsammy. Each participant will receive a smudge kit.
== More About Keynote Speaker Austin Ward ==
== More About Keynote Speaker Austin Ward ==
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* Sage is commonly used for cleansing negative energy and purifying a space or person. It has a strong, distinct aroma that can help clear the mind and promote mental clarity. Sage is often used at the beginning of a smudging ceremony.
* Sage is commonly used for cleansing negative energy and purifying a space or person. It has a strong, distinct aroma that can help clear the mind and promote mental clarity. Sage is often used at the beginning of a smudging ceremony.
* Tobacco is a sacred plant used for offering prayers and thanks to the spirits. It is often offered in gratitude for the gifts of the earth and for protection during spiritual ceremonies. Tobacco can be smoked or offered in a pipe during smudging.
* Tobacco is a sacred plant used for offering prayers and thanks to the spirits. It is often offered in gratitude for the gifts of the earth and for protection during spiritual ceremonies. Tobacco can be smoked or offered in a pipe during smudging.
* Sweet grass is a fragrant grass that is burned as a purifying agent to attract positive energy. It is commonly used to create a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere, and its sweet scent is believed to invite positive energy and spirits.
* Sweetgrass is a fragrant grass that is burned as a purifying agent to attract positive energy. It is commonly used to create a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere, and its sweet scent is believed to invite positive energy and spirits.
* Cedar is used to purify the mind and body, and to help restore balance and harmony. It is often used in healing ceremonies and is believed to have powerful cleansing and protective properties.
* Cedar is used to purify the mind and body, and to help restore balance and harmony. It is often used in healing ceremonies and is believed to have powerful cleansing and protective properties.
When creating smudge kits with these medicines, it's important to handle them with respect and care. The intentions behind the smudging ceremony should be pure and positive, and the smoke from the burning medicines should be used to cleanse and purify the space or person.
When creating smudge kits with these medicines, it's important to handle them with respect and care. The intentions behind the smudging ceremony should be pure and positive, and the smoke from the burning medicines should be used to cleanse and purify the space or person.
