In this workshop, students will create their own medicine pouch while learning about the 4 Sacred Medicines – Tobacco, Sage, Cedar and Sweetgrass. First, Charlene will teach students how to create their small, leather pouch that will house the ingredients. They will then learn about the meaning behind the 4 Sacred Medicines, and be given specific instructions on how to create their bundle. They will then visit each station, one by one, adding a small amount of each Sacred Medicine to their pouch.

SETUP: Class divided into 4 groups, at 4 stations

MATERIALS PROVIDED:
– Circle of hide
– 1 hide lace
– 6 wooden beads
– Sage
– Tobacco
– Cedar
– Sweetgrass