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In Memory
Red Earth, our friend and Elder, dropped his robe and
passed to the Spirit World on the morning of September 22,
2004.
Cindy
(Warrior Woman) Bridges
Our friend, sister, and teacher
Feb 13, 1951 - Aug 7, 2006
You are missed by all.
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Participation in this Ceremony is beyond
physical words. The experience is unique to each individual and is a
very spiritual/mystical experience.
This circular structure is made of willows and
covered. The size of these structures can vary depending on the
number of people who participate in the Ceremony. In the old days
the structure was covered with hides or buffalo robes. Today the
structure is normally covered with blankets or tarps.
Participants enter this lodge in a clockwise
motion, and set themselves on the ground. Heated rocks are brought
in and placed in the center altar, where water is dipped on the
rocks creating steam. This steam rises and takes the prayers of the
participants with it. There are normally 4 rounds, with the lodge
door being opened after each round. Prayers and drumming are an
integral part of the lodge.
Some lodge leaders only allow single gender
lodges, while others allow both genders to enter the lodge together.
It is always a good idea to find out about this before attending a
lodge ceremony. Women who are on their moon are normally not allowed
in the lodge.
If you are interested in attending an Inipi,
contact
White Owl
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