Sweat Lodge Gathering - Spring Ceremony

Please take the time to read the information below:

Ceremony participation spaces are intentionally limited in order to support the structure, care, and balance of the lodge.

As spring returns and the earth begins to wake again, Odeiwin will be gathering for a Sweat Lodge ceremony rooted in prayer, reflection, healing, and community connection.

The Sweat Lodge is a sacred ceremonial space where participants come together in a good way to reconnect with spirit, the land, community, and themselves.

This gathering will include:
• Teachings and preparation
• Fire and lodge responsibilities
• Ceremony and prayer
• Community connection and reflection

This lodge is intended for individuals who already have previous Sweat Lodge experience. For those newer to ceremony or wishing to learn more before entering the lodge, there will be opportunities to participate through teachings, preparation, observation, and helping support the space in a respectful way.

Teachings are carried through humility, respect, responsibility, and relationship with the space, the Fire, and community.

More information will be shared with registered participants closer to the gathering.

Lake St. George
950 Bethesda Side Road
Richmond Hill, ON

(Additional arrival details may be shared with registered participants)

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Sweat Lodge Gathering: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Please come prepared for a full day outdoors:

• Water bottle
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Feast bundle/plate
• Dish to share
• Snacks (optional)
• Comfortable outdoor clothing
• Proper ceremonial attire
(examples may include ribbon skirts or modest ceremonial clothing)

Dress for the weather and be prepared for outdoor gathering and ceremony.

This gathering includes ceremony and teachings that may involve physical activity, outdoor conditions, heat, smoke, and extended periods of sitting.

Participants are encouraged to take care of themselves and participate at their own comfort level.

We respectfully share guidance from Elders that those on their moon time are asked not to enter the lodge at this time. We honour this teaching as part of maintaining balance within ceremony.

If you have questions about participation or preparation, please feel welcome to contact organizers privately.

We ask all participants to come in a good way, with humility, respect, and openness to learning.

The Sweat Lodge is a sacred ceremonial space rooted in prayer, respect, relationship, and community care.

Miigwetch to Alectra for supporting Indigenous community connection and cultural learning through Odeiwin.

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