Gifts and Donations

Our vision and intention is to live in a world where the medicine people and elders are abundantly cared for. Whenever we host gatherings and ceremonies, we request people to give generously to the medicine people that we work with, by bringing medicine offerings (gifts) and, at times, cash donations so that the spiritual teachings and medicine people are honored, respected and cared for so that they will be there for us during the times we need them most.

In our tradition, 4 gifts are given to our medicine people for ceremony. By offering these gifts we connect with our hearts and the love that is being shared between us in ceremony. We extend out something of value in recognition of what we hope to receive. In this way we stay in good relations with all life, giving and receiving.

1. Something from the plant kingdom
2. Something from the mineral kingdom
3. Something from the animal kingdom
4. Something that nurtures and helps care for the medicine person’s family (a financial
offering may count as this gift, or you may want to give something in addition)

Your chosen gifts are an intricate part of your experience, as they carry the healing and energy of what you are bringing and calling forth...what is your intention? A beautiful presentation adds to the offering of your gifts. The gifts that are gathered from around the world are often used in ceremony or offered to elders and other ceremonial people during his/her travels. If you are looking for suggestions on what to give for gifts, some useful items that are very appreciated are pillar candles, smudge sticks, essential oils, tinctures, teas, baskets, crystals, charcoals for burning incense, plants, and seeds (especially medicinal or heirloom).