The day will blend Native American culture and traditions with a tribute to St. Kateri. The morning session will focus on the meaning of the seven directions, lessons from the animals represented in each direction and the practical application for everyday living. The teachings will be based on the book The Seven Directions of the Medicine Wheel available in the HSRC gift shop. The afternoon session will be a tribute to St. Kateri. We will gather to bless the space in the garden where we place a small St. Kateri statue. Participants in the afternoon session will paint small stones [...]

Several years ago, I lived and taught on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. During this time I had the honor of learning about many things, including powwows, sweat lodge ceremonies, and the Medicine Wheel. The Medicine Wheel will bring balance, harmony, and beauty into your life by working with the Creator and applying simple and practical lessons found in nature. In this session, I will explain the significance of the four cardinal directions and the four seasons, the four stages of a person’s life as well as the lessons taught be the animals. Register at www.cityofcalabasas.com