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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Land-based Vision Quest Healing Retreat for Adults (Richmond Gulf)
Date
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Location
Location
Richmond Gulf
Canada
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Retreat is organized by Niishiyuu Department. It is for:
- Anyone over 18 yrs.
- Seeking guidance / answers
- Healing
Retreat will be conducted by Jimmy and Vera George, Healers & Traditional Knowledge Keepers.
The plane will leave from Chisasibi to Whapmagoostui on August 12. Plane will return back from Whapmagoostui to Chisasibi on August 21.
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Participants are expected to bring the following:
- Small tent (when you fast)
- Bedding (small foam mattress, sleeping bag, Sheets and pillow)
- Toiletry (shampoo, body wash, feminine pads…)
- Traditional food for the feast
Any one of the following:
- Goose
- A bag of caribou or moose meat
- Fish
- Berries
- Extra clothing (warm boots, warm coat, moccasins, gloves, … )
- Any prescribed medications
- Skirts (to wear for the ceremonies -for women)
- Ribbon shirts and shorts for men
- Towels for the sweat ceremonies
- Offerings for the fasting and sweat ceremonies (clothes and tobacco…)
Anyone who wishes to participate in this upcoming traditional ceremony will have to call the Nishiiyuu Department and ask for the following people:
Ruby Louttit
819-855-2744 ext. 22046
Joanne Mataham
819-855-2744 ext. 22420
Pauline Masty House
819-929-3307 ext. 21206
Updated
August 10, 2022
