We began the afternoon by collecting bundles of wild sage, which was later used in a cleansing ceremony for Lakota youth who had suffered from trauma. After the children were cleansed, and the older men finished their inipi (the rite of purification), we entered the inipi for our own experience. The Unci (elder grandmother) opened...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text letter_spacing=””]The Kenya Crew traveled from Nairobi to Meru, Kenya to be greeted by children – ready to play![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Since the beginning of our trip we have been welcomed with open arms by the Native American community at the healing camp. The healing camp encompassed the general meaning of tiospaye, which roughly means extended family. We have been able to interact and play with many of the children. The kids greeted us with smiling...