Smudging Offering

Throughout the week, in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation, Cataline students were offered the opportunity to participate in a smudging practice that involves cleansing, grounding, and creating balance. Led by Ms. Sonya Charley’s wisdom and the guidance of our ISW workers Jen Bauerochse and Amy Grieve, students learned about the importance smudging, the ceremonial tradition of the Indigenous peoples, using sacred plants—often sage, sweetgrass, cedar, or tobacco which are lit and gently fanned using the smoke to purify a person, space, or object. It was a wonderful learning experience for our entire school community.