These events are being organized with the guidance of the Western Shoshone National Council. There is a strict policy that prohibits alcohol, illegal drugs, and weapons. The Western Shoshone issue land use permits for guests visiting their lands. Get your permit at camp. Please be respectful of our Western Shoshone hosts and their traditional customs. There will be daily sunrise ceremonies and sweat lodges open to all.

Sunrise Ceremony: This ceremony is a traditional daily practice, which gives thanks for all that we enjoy and depend upon. The sacred fire must be respected, so do not put anything other than prayer tobacco into it. Please leave starting the fire and arranging the wood to the firekeeper. We move around the fire in a clockwise direction when we pray. Corbin asks that we each pray in our own way.

Sweat Lodge: Please go only to the sweat lodge area if you intend to participate in the ceremony. (Women on their moon cannot participate at this time). This is not a gathering place. Respect the sacred fire. Once the fire is lit, the ceremony has begun. Please leave your shiny objects and adornments behind when going into the sweat lodge, as this may offend others participating in the ceremony and also may burn you in the lodge. Please respect the Sweat Leader, and ask them before hand if you have any questions or concerns about the sweat. Please don’t spit or get sick on the rocks- if it gets too hot for you, ask the sweat leader to open the door.

Women/ Moon Time: In many traditional cultures, women during their menstrual cycle do not enter food preparation or ceremonial areas. This is due to their heightened power at this time, which can overbalance others. There will be a Women’s Space/ Moon Lodge area where there will be workshops and medicinal herbs available.

Sweat Clothing: Women’s attire should be a sweat dress (sun dress) or long skirt and top. Please keep your shoulders covered and bring a towel, please no undergarments or bathing suits. Some extra clothing may be available, check with Registration. Men wear shorts without shirts. (No Nudity of any kind)

Not forgetting the ways that came before.
Within many cultures, the natural world is very present. Western ways of thinking often keep natural ways far away from what can be achieved. Even in our everyday lives, a respect for the Earth and ourselves can be difficult to maintain with so many negative influences. Spiritual guidance is the foundation in which our clarity lies. Through asking our Elders for guidance we are more easily able to see what direction to turn to honor the sacredness of life.