Length: 1 hour
Registration is required. Each session is limited to 50 participants. Please do not attend the event unless you have received official confirmation of your seat from the Public Service Commission.
Session Information:
Join Lori St. Onge for a lunch and learn session on smudging protocols, where we will explore the cultural significance, traditional practices, and respectful engagement with smudging, a sacred Indigenous ceremony involving the burning of sage. This session will provide participants with an understanding of the purpose of smudging, when and how it is used, and the importance of approaching the practice with cultural sensitivity and respect.
SMUDGING NOTICE: Please note that this session will include smudging, which involves the ceremonial burning of sage. Individuals with respiratory conditions, allergies, or sensitivity to smoke are advised to take appropriate precautions and are encouraged to step away or speak with an event organizer if needed (Lori St. Onge, lstonge@gov.pe.ca).
Facilitator: Indigenous Relations Secretariat
Location: The Carriage House, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown
Upcoming Session: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at 1:00pm