Native American Life Ways and Spirituality

This brief introduction will highlight some of the better-known spiritual practices of Native Americans that interested persons are likely to encounter locally. It will be especially beneficial to those who have an interest in their life ways, but are not sure how to conduct themselves at certain events, such as, ceremony. Topics will include Pipe, Sweat Lodge, and Medicine Wheel.

Rick McBride, whose Spirit-name is Cante Lute, is a mixed-blood Tsalagi (Cherokee), sundancer, and ceremony leader. Please visit his website at: http://mxdblood.com for more information.