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PURIFYING & SUPPORTING HEALING: SCO CEDAR BATH CEREMONY The First Nations Disability Program at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) recently hosted a Cedar Bath Ceremony for First Nation citizens living with disabilities and their caregivers. Rooted in First Nations tradition, the cedar bath ceremony is a deeply personal and gentle ceremony that promotes healing from trauma, grief, negativity, fear, and toxins. Cedar, known for its purifying and protective properties, helps restore balance and attract positive energy, emotions, and feelings. During the ceremony, participants lie comfortably on a massage table, covered with a sheet. Warm cloths soaked in cedar water are placed on the heart and gently drawn over the body. Once complete, a blanket is used to maintain warmth while energy work continues. Traditional tools like eagle fans, whistles, drums, and rattles may be used to enhance the healing. The experience is holistic—supporting healing of the mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Participants can take part in the ceremony while pregnant, on their moontime, or if they have used substances in the days before the ceremony. However, it cannot proceed if someone is under the influence at the time, as this disrupts the alignment of the healing elements. Chi miigwetch, pidamaya ye, and thank you to Daphne Sinclair for leading this sacred process, and to all who participated. #SCOINCMB #SCOHealth #ceremony #cedarbath #healing #wellness #culture #tradition #FirstNations #Manitoba