Our Native American Elders have always taught that all decisions should be considered in the light of the next seven generations. This consideration for our future is steeped in the tradition of always considering what you leave behind is instrumental for the complexities of the future. Simply put, leave the world a better place than you found it.

The Children’s Fire is a workshop experience that teaches us how to “mull over” or determine the best possible outcome as an answer to our quandary. This is applicable for all problems and life considerations.

The Children’s Fire is an interactive exercise that uses the intuitive talents of all of the participants. The Children’s Fire begins with a Medicine Wheel. This wheel is actually comprised of workshop participants working various characterizations, such as “The Heyoka”, “The Shaman”, “The Politician and “The Warrior”. Also included is the presence of the Grand Mother and Grand Father then concludes with the Children’s Fire.

Participants individually enter the Medicine Wheel and present their question to each “entity” and, after completion of the wheel, are encouraged to relay their decision. The workshop participants will exchange roles to as well as be the one asking their question.

The Children’s Fire is a very powerful ceremony and, over the years, it has brought new insight to participants on how to carefully make decisions. Also, for those that assume the roles within the Medicine Circle – it brings a new knowledge on examining how to assist people in making those decisions.

Recommended number of people: 20 Minimum
Can accommodate larger numbers but should be to four hour duration. This is a very powerful ceremony and participants should be given ample time to process the experience. In order to accommodate large groups it is suggested that more than one ceremony be done at different times or, ideally on a separate day.

Materials: Firewood for small fire or candle if burning not permitted.

Time needed: 4 Hours Minimum – will vary with large groups.