Tipi Raising, Native Songs and Teachings

Raising the tipi at White Barn Healing Arts Center for the 2019 season will take place on Saturday, April 27th beginning at 11am.

Pre-registration is required. To register, go to  https://www.whitebarnhealingarts.org/tipi-raising.html

A Love Donation is requested to help with the care, maintenance and upkeep of the tipi. You are welcome to make a donation at the event itself or when registering.

 At 11am, we will begin carrying the poles from the barn to the tipi site.

The entire event will most likely take about 4 hours to raise the tipi, furnish the interior, learn songs, and have a brief ceremony.

The tipi at White Barn holds up to 30 people, is 22 feet wide and the poles nearly 3 stories high. It was designed by Nomadic Tipi Makers and is designed with a mix of several Native American cultures, including the basic design of the Sioux with smoke flaps added from the Blackfeet.

We will be re-constructing the fire pit in the center of the tipi as well, and laying down the carpet, rugs and furniture for the comfort of our guests.

NEW THIS YEAR

This year while raising the tipi, Cindi Gonzalez, teacher of Native American Studies, will be sharing with us teachings about the tipi and its role, purpose, and meaning in the Native American culture.

After the tipi is raised, we will gather inside to welcome in the new season as we learn Native American songs.

We will also have a brief smudge ceremony to honor and respect the season ahead, the programs and services, and the many guests who come to White Barn Healing Arts Center.