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Native Wisdom: Legend of the Corn Husk Doll
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Sunday, August 24, 2008. Legend of the Corn Husk Doll. If you ever saw a traditional corn husk doll and wondered why the face was blank here's why:. The Iroquois people have what they call the three sisters, the " sustainers. Of life". These sisters are called corn, beans, and squash. The corn Spirit was so thrilled at being one of the sustainers. The Sister of Sister Sky. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget. The Sister of Sister Sky.
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Native Wisdom: November 2008
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008. On this Veterans Day, many thanks to our brave men and women both past and present serving in the armed forces. The Sister of Sister Sky. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget. The Sister of Sister Sky. A Sisters Story: Spirit, Vision and Purpose. Our Favorite Web Sites. Our Favorite Native American Spas. The Spa at Isleta.
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Native Wisdom: August 2008
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Sunday, August 24, 2008. Legend of the Corn Husk Doll. If you ever saw a traditional corn husk doll and wondered why the face was blank here's why:. The Iroquois people have what they call the three sisters, the " sustainers. Of life". These sisters are called corn, beans, and squash. The corn Spirit was so thrilled at being one of the sustainers. The Sister of Sister Sky. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget. The Sister of Sister Sky.
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Native Wisdom: Good Energy
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Thursday, October 9, 2008. Smudging is a a healing ritual performed by Native Americans using a smoking wand or stick made from dried herbs for cleansing the human aura, locations, or personal objects. Most commonly used herbs for smudging are Sage, Cedar or Sweet Grass. A smudge stick is generally ignited and then extinguished to a smolder, freeing the smoke to circle in the air. Whomever is performing the smudge will fan the swirls of smoke around a person's aura from head to toe. Our Favorite Web Sites.
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Native Wisdom: Blessing the Baby
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Practiced in many Native American cultures, the Blessingway. Ceremony was traditionally held to honor major life transitions. During late pregnancy and to prepare for birth, an important rite of passage for women, a woman's close female friends would host a Blessingway. Do your own Blessingway. Ceremony: Invite a group of women friends/relatives for a relaxing time to share food, pamper mom-to-be and honor the new baby who is making the way to join the circle. The Spa at Isleta.
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Native Wisdom: October 2008
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Thursday, October 30, 2008. The Gift of Beads. I like to give friends a simple strand of beads. I string beads frequently and give them as gifts of gratitude and good will. As a tradition, when a Native woman strings beads she thinks good thoughts and puts her positive energy into the beads. Perhaps her thoughts are of helping, healing, supporting or thanking when she is beading.regardless, she is putting pride and power into her beadwork. The Sister of Sister Sky. Thursday, October 9, 2008. Smudging can...
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Native Wisdom: Indian Paintbrush
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Native Americans from many tribes used Indian Paintbrush for medicinal purposes. Chippewa brewed its leaves for a tea for rheumatism, Hopi women used the entire plant in a tea as a contraceptive, Navajos made a tea from the blossoms to treat burns and insect bites. The Sister of Sister Sky. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget. The Sister of Sister Sky. A Sisters Story: Spirit, Vision and Purpose.
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Native Wisdom: July 2008
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Thursday, July 24, 2008. Sweet Grass is long believed by Native North Americans to dispel negative energy and elicit emotional strength. Sweet Grass is a purifying herb that is calming and relaxing. Historically, Sweet Grass was used for cosmetic and aromatic purposes. Leaves were soaked in water and used as a hairwash. Fragrant Sweet Grass leaves were used as stuffing for pillows. Sweet Grass Hair and Body Products available at: http:/ www.sistersky.com/. The Sister of Sister Sky. Our Favorite Web Sites.
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Native Wisdom: Warrior Moccasin Project
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008. On this Veterans Day, many thanks to our brave men and women both past and present serving in the armed forces. The Sister of Sister Sky. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget. The Sister of Sister Sky. A Sisters Story: Spirit, Vision and Purpose. Our Favorite Web Sites. Our Favorite Native American Spas. The Spa at Isleta.
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Native Wisdom: The Gift of Beads
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Thursday, October 30, 2008. The Gift of Beads. I like to give friends a simple strand of beads. I string beads frequently and give them as gifts of gratitude and good will. As a tradition, when a Native woman strings beads she thinks good thoughts and puts her positive energy into the beads. Perhaps her thoughts are of helping, healing, supporting or thanking when she is beading.regardless, she is putting pride and power into her beadwork. The Sister of Sister Sky. August 30, 2011 at 12:28 PM.
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