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The Four Sacred Medicines

  • Resource Type: Publication
  • Posted On: November 22, 2018
  • Author/Source: Anishnawbe Health Toronto
  • Audience(s): Clinicians, Educators, Leaders & Managers, Staff / Team Members

Description

This pamphlet from Anishnawbe Health Toronto provides information on the four sacred medicines: tobacco, sage, cedar, and sweetgrass, including what each medicine may be used for, and how to take care of the medicines.

This pamphlet has been identified as a resource that supports Indigenous culture in long-term care by the Ontario Caring Advisory Circle.

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