Pkwenezige (Smudging Ceremony): a First Nation Right to Ceremony

Amy Shawand

doi:10.22691/kacs290105

Pkwenezige (Smudging Ceremony): a First Nation Right to Ceremony

Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies
Abbr : APJCS
2023, 29(1), pp.83-95
DOI : 10.22691/kacs290105
Publisher : Korea Association For Canadian Studies
Research Area : Social Science > Area Studies > North America > Canada
Received : May 10, 2023
Accepted : June 10, 2023
Published : June 30, 2023

Amy Shawand ¹

¹University of Toronto

Candidate

ABSTRACT

In this article, the information regarding the Pkwenezige (Smudging Ceremony) and sharing the information about Pkwenezige and why it is important for Indigenous Peoples to have access to it. Sage, either by itself or in combination with other medicinal plants, is burned during the ceremony, causing an aromatic smoke to be produced. Sage may be used alone or in combination with other medicinal plants. This article will provide policy considerations and collaboration with Indigenous communities on smudging policies and protocols. The purpose of this is to assist those who are developing policies concerning the use of Pkwenezige. This article shares considerations from Indigenous terminology, addressing ventilation systems, fees for Knowledge Holders, Traditional Medicines, to Accessibility.

KEYWORDS

Anishinaabe, Smudging Ceremony, Indigenous ceremony, healing practices, Indigenous Rights

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