Smudging is the practice of lighting herbs to create smoke that is wafted around a person or space in order to cleanse and purify surrounding energy. Spiritual experts stress that it is the intention ...

The burning of sage and other Native American medicines — the cultural practice known as smudging — received its official blessing Tuesday for students and staff members across the St. Paul Public ...

SCUGOG — Sunnybrae Golf Course near Port Perry held a smudging renewal and blessing on Friday, June 13 officiated by elders of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Dorie McDonald, ...

St. Paul Public Schools is eyeing a new policy allowing and encouraging the Native American practice of smudging — the burning of sage or other sacred herbs for healing — at schools and events across ...

The scent of burning sage filled the air of downtown Brandon Tuesday as part of the Smudging Our Streets ceremony. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ...

Shanti Mayers picked up a burning bundle of sage, held it above her head, and let the musky plumes waft down to her feet. Smoldering herbs in hand, Mayers walked to each of the four corners of her ...