THE DISCOVERY ZONE’S DREAM CATCHERS

dream-catcherThe dream catcher is a sacred medicine that was given to us by Spider Woman. Its purpose is to prevent bad dreams from waking up our children. It’s similar to a spider’s web with a hole in the center. We often add feathers and stones to it, but the key is the wooden hoop and the ropes. The lore amongst Native America’s has many stories about how we received the Dream Catcher. We have for your benefit chosen this one.

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OUR SOUL, OUR SPIRIT, SPIRITS AND ENTITIES

Jacynthe: do you believe in angels? And if yes, what are they exactly?

And entities? A lot of people believe that there are lost souls who can disturb the living, and that we sometimes need to “clear” places because of dead souls or others in the form of entities; do you believe in this phenomenon?

BE: Of course, there are all sorts of beings not embodied in a physical form that people call angels, entities, spirits, etc.

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WHY DO SHAMANS PERFORM CEREMONIES AND RITUALS?

I’ve completed for many years the cyclical ceremonies of solstices, equinoxes and rites of passage in various places in Quebec and in Europe. Amazing things occur and people find a lot of inspiration, healing, personal growth and harmonization with nature. In every ceremony the spirits of nature communicate in some way that our prayers have been heard.

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HOMOSEXUALITY – A SHAMAN’S THOUGHTS

Hello Blue Eagle,

In a society such as ours, there are aspects that are not readily accepted, for example homosexuality. Thus, I would like to know what you think of homosexuality.   Laurent

A.B. —This is a complex and delicate question but an important one. Thus we need to build an ideological, sociological framework that would allow tolerance and respect for all and a context where there is peace of mind and acceptance of oneself and others.

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WHAT IS MEDITATION?

Questions on Meditation

Here is a question by one of our readers whose first name is, Alan:

Hello Blue Eagle, I have some questions for you. Is meditation a form of spirituality? I’ve tried the white meditation technique, do you know it? It consists in gazing at a white wall during which we repeat a certain phrase which would allow us to enter into contemplative meditation. In your opinion does this technique allow to experience the state of deep meditation?

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POW WOW IN WENDAKE THIS WEEKEND

The modern Pow Wow is a time for celebration of Indigenous community and identity. It’s also
an event that honours our heritage and proudly reaffirms First Nation’s culture
and traditions. The Pow Wow has two aspects: the traditional Pow Wow and the competitive Pow Wow.

The traditional Pow Wow is an event that focuses on Indigenous traditions and spirituality.

The competition Pow Wow is the expression of the cultural character of the event. It’s also the
opportunity for participant dancers and musicians to receive prizes.

Whether it’s the traditional Pow Wow or competitions, you’ll always find artists, artisans and
people who are passionate and proud of their culture, tradition and history.
These people want to share with you what they hold precious during this
celebration time that’s open to all.

Close to Québec city, in Wendake, from the 28th to the 30th of June come
attend the Huronne-Wendat Nation’s Annual Pow Wow. You will see traditional ceremonies and different dances and singing competitions happening throughout the weekend.

Invocation will have a booth on the Pow wow site so please come and see us. We will be happy to see you and ready to anwer all your questions! I’ll be there from 14h to 17h saturday and sunday.

Happy Pow Wow to all!

Here are some other Pow wow. At these Powwows Invocation will be represented by Pops.

June 29-30 – Ste Perpetuel

July 6-7 – Odanak

July 13 – 14 -Grand Gathering oj First Nations – Mashteuiatsh

3-4 August – Manawan

10 – 11 August -Pessamit

31 August – 2 September – Wemotaci 14 – 15 Sept – Wôlinak

Here is a link to all Pow  Wows this summer:

https://www.quebecaboriginal.com/root-blog/wp-content/uploads//2019/04/TAQ_PowWow_Affiche_billingue_18x24_LIENS.pdf

 

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