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The Importance of the Sun Dance
Sherry Johnson & Nadine Eastman
Transcript
Learn ABOUT
(deep listening, information)
Why was the Indian Religion outlawed?
What changed to bring it back?
What is a Sundance? What happens during a Sundance?
What does a “spiritual way of life” mean?
Learn FROM
(deep listening, transformation)
Have I ever experienced something clear to me as being “forbidden” in a certain setting or place? How did it feel to not be able to practice it?
What in my life do I consider to be spiritual?
Are there traditions or ceremonies that are important to my life? If so, what are they and why do I participate in them?