I had the pleasure of attending a Naming Ceremony in the community last week for 3 young children. The 2 boys and 1 girl were welcomed into the community with their Spirit Names with a traditional feast, pipe, 7 traditional colours,eagle whistle and little boy water drum. After smudging, each child was offered water from their father and strawberries from their mother and then they were given their names in the language. All of the ceremony participants faced the East and spoke the Spirit Name 4 times after which we turned to each of the 4 directions and repeated this process. It was beautiful and simple and was a powerful expression of Anishnaabek culture and tradition. Miigwetch to the families and to Dan for conducting the ceremony. if any families are interested in having this ceremony done please contact me and we can arrange future ones.
Nooziwinike - giizhigad : Naming Ceremony Day
Waawiindaasowin : Naming Ceremony
Manidoo - nooziwinan : Spirit Names
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