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Ep 15: Connecting to Those We've Lost Through Ceremony with Hector Copegog
Ep 15: Connecting to Those We've Lost Through Ceremony with Hector Copegog
Ep 15: Connecting to Those We've Lost Through Ceremony with Hector Copegog
Thursday 16th February 2023
Elder Hector Copegog discusses using traditional ceremonies to manage grief and connect with lost loved ones in 'Mino Bimaadiziwin'.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Tradition: Elder Hector Copegog on Grief and Ceremony
Those ones that are lost, they can come to the ceremony, the doorway is not closed to anyone. If they need that help from ceremony, they are welcome.
Imagine a way to connect with lost loved ones that goes beyond mere memory. In this episode of 'Mino Bimaadiziwin', Elder Hector Copegog, a spiritual teacher and healer, opens up about the power of traditional ceremonies in managing grief. With decades of experience and deep roots in the Beausoleil First Nation, Hector shares how practices involving fire, food, tobacco, and language can serve as bridges to those we've lost.
He emphasizes that these ceremonies are open to everyone, offering a way to honour and remember family members who have passed, especially poignant in times like these when many couldn't hold traditional funerals due to COVID-19. Through heartfelt conversations with host Carol, Hector explains the significance of holding ceremonies on anniversaries of deaths and how these rituals can help individuals, families, and communities navigate their grief.
The episode also touches on the shame and guilt that often accompany loss and how cultural practices can provide a path to healing. By weaving in his personal experiences and cultural wisdom, Hector provides a compassionate guide for anyone struggling with grief. This episode is a testament to the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities, showcasing how traditional practices can support mental health and prevent youth suicide.
Tune in for an enriching conversation that blends ancient wisdom with contemporary challenges, offering hope and healing for all.