Earlier this month the Ashram welcomed special guests Wanbdi Wakita, Pahan Pte San Win and Cathy Hamilton – all from Manitoba. We enjoyed a warm time together, rich in friendship and learning.
While at the Ashram, Wanbdi, Pahan and Cathy offered Indigenous medicine and songs to the Ashram’s land and buildings with special blessings for the new Temple of Light. They also gave an afternoon of teachings and conducted a deeply moving Pipe Ceremony in the tipi.
Wanbdi Wakita (“Looking Eagle”) is a Dakota spiritual leader who has devoted his life to teaching and healing and continues to share his culture with anyone who asks for help. In July 2016, he received the Order of Manitoba for his work to support the healing of individuals, communities and the relationship between First Nations and non-First Nations people.
Pahan Pte San Win (“Grey Swan Buffalo Woman”) is a counseling therapist, particularly proud of her work with Indian Residential School Survivors. Pahan, a ceremonial leader and sundancer, has a vision to lead an all-women’s Sundance dedicated to the murdered and missing Indigenous women.
Cathy Hamilton also known as Pte Ho Waste Win (“Good Voice Buffalo Woman”), is a counseling therapist who met Wanbdi when seeking guidance in helping First Nations children in a school setting. She became Wanbdi’s adopted sister and is herself a ceremonial leader and sundancer.
Please see their website at bearpawtipi.ca. To find out more about the Women’s Sundance, contact Pahan at sundance@bearpawtipi.ca.
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