I have never seen sweetgrass in my region however I have a question if I may.....is it acceptable to use a strand of sweetgrass in making a circle for the medicine wheel? For example, covering a wooden or metal circle with the sweetgrass? Also, is metal not suitable? Miigwetch!
The art of weaving sweetgrass baskets has been passed down, through the Gullah culture, who descended from West African enslaved. The Gullah are an African American ethnic group, living in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. I am blessed with Gullah heritage. Thank you so much for sharing, your indigenous knowledge.
When I was little my grandfather's cottage always had a beautiful smell every summer and some years ago I bought a braid of sweetgrass and realized that was the smell from my childhood. There must have been some growing near the lake. Lately I have been watching videos on sweetgrass and learning about your culture. Its funny that you say to put it over your doorway for protection, that's exactly where I had put it years ago and it's still there now and still has its beautiful distinctive smell. Thank you for sharing.
I’m reading the book “Braiding Sweet Grass” and became interested in learning more about the origins of sweet grass. Thankyou for sharing the information.
A group of us in Southern Ontario are reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer. We are half way through taking our time to read only one small chapter each week. It is a transforming book. Thank you for your video and an even better understanding about sweetgrass and its uses in all is sacredness. Pastor Steven Loweth
I had never heard of sweetgrass braids Mallory. Thanks for enlightening us and making us more aware of indigenous culture and sharing the gems from native teachings!!
I was lucky to be gifted sweetgrass from Montana and it has flourished for 4 years now here in Indiana and has spread out enough to be able to now pick it. I just braided my 1st time today and the smell is lovely. Thank you for your teachings. This was good medicine.
First saw sweetgrass and purchased some when my daughter was a student at The Detroit Waldorf School. We usually burn sage and my daughter smudges her sun before he goes off to school each day.
I've been using sweetgrass here and there. And I love the content and the quick history & significance of it. I need to learn more about indigenous culture!
Thank you for providing these videos! I just purchased the full smudging kit from Tribal Trade Co as a gift and it was amazing (despite a small set back). But I loved that sweetgrass that came with the kit. I remember it from childhood. The distinctive scent brings back memories. Great insight and love the quality of your videos!
thank you so much. this is so beautiful and so well said! :) thank you for sharing your beautiful culture. i just got one and felt weird lighting it without really knowing its historical significance and now i know.
I love sweetgrass. Thank you for sharing this info-video about it. I have never noticed it in its non-dried form. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it now!
This was SO educational! Was not nearly as familiar with sweetgrass as with sage. (Possibly because I have sage in my backyard and have spent more time learning about it instead 😉). Thanks for making these videos, Mallory!!! Really appreciate the learning opportunity 🙏
I have a garden bed full of sweet grass, as it has spread from a few small bunches gifted to me from a good friend. He passed away suddenly a few years ago. This bed of sweet grass is very special to me, and I know he wanted me to braid it. Is there a correct time to harvest it? I went out and pulled out enough to make two braids that came out to be about 11” long. I’m familiar with the 7 grandfathers and did pray mind body spirit while braiding them. I was thinking about making some braids and offering to trade for some beads at the local tribe’s powwow in July. Don’t know if that would work, or I could also just gift it to my native friends at the casino where I work in Michigan.
Ok, my sweetgrass keeps going out whenever I smudge my home! Is there something wrong with my technique or maybe my home? Please help me with the issue here babe! Muchas gracias por la assistance! Ciao Bella Out
I wish I knew where to find sweetgrass in my area, because we do not buy our medicines. (My friends and elders are very generous with my family, though.) I have a braid in my car, a large braid hanging with my son's drums and a small braid and some loose sweetgrass for smudging. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. ❤️💛🖤🤍
I haven't seen sweetgrass before, maybe because I didn't pay attention to it 🤷🏼♀️ You know, your eyes do not see what your brain doesn't know :) . Now I will pay closer attention and definitely would like to use sweet grass braids for smudging. Thank you for sharing the meaning behind sweetgrass braids 🙏🏻
you talk about sweet grass on social media is a very frowned for Native culture. All sacredness is out the door once you disrespect it. But I applaud you on lighting the sweet grass with matches. Never use a lighter
Have you ever seen sweetgrass in your region?
We don't live too far from the Sweet Grass Hills here in Montana, so I'm going to need to go and see if I can find some.
No. Seen wheatgrass but that is smaller as compared to sweetgrass saps that you showed in the video!!
@@BWoodPhotography that sounds amazing!
@@ShishirKhadka that's interesting!
I have never seen sweetgrass in my region however I have a question if I may.....is it acceptable to use a strand of sweetgrass in making a circle for the medicine wheel? For example, covering a wooden or metal circle with the sweetgrass? Also, is metal not suitable? Miigwetch!
The art of weaving sweetgrass baskets has been passed down, through the Gullah culture, who descended from West African enslaved. The Gullah are an African American ethnic group, living in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. I am blessed with Gullah heritage. Thank you so much for sharing, your indigenous knowledge.
Cool u know that..interesting stuff in the low country..Gullah foods, culture, etc..good stuff..
When I was little my grandfather's cottage always had a beautiful smell every summer and some years ago I bought a braid of sweetgrass and realized that was the smell from my childhood. There must have been some growing near the lake. Lately I have been watching videos on sweetgrass and learning about your culture. Its funny that you say to put it over your doorway for protection, that's exactly where I had put it years ago and it's still there now and still has its beautiful distinctive smell. Thank you for sharing.
I’m reading the book “Braiding Sweet Grass” and became interested in learning more about the origins of sweet grass. Thankyou for sharing the information.
You are very welcome! We're glad you found it helpful :)
The same, the book brought me here
A group of us in Southern Ontario are reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer. We are half way through taking our time to read only one small chapter each week. It is a transforming book. Thank you for your video and an even better understanding about sweetgrass and its uses in all is sacredness. Pastor Steven Loweth
Amazing! Enjoy!
We grow it in our flower pot and we live 60 miles directly south from Portland Oregon.
I had never heard of sweetgrass braids Mallory. Thanks for enlightening us and making us more aware of indigenous culture and sharing the gems from native teachings!!
So glad we could help Shishir :)
I was lucky to be gifted sweetgrass from Montana and it has flourished for 4 years now here in Indiana and has spread out enough to be able to now pick it. I just braided my 1st time today and the smell is lovely. Thank you for your teachings. This was good medicine.
You're very welcome!!!
i love that it resembles strength. this is actually my first time hearing about sweetgrass, i always learn something new here :)
First saw sweetgrass and purchased some when my daughter was a student at The Detroit Waldorf School. We usually burn sage and my daughter smudges her sun before he goes off to school each day.
That's awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing with us :)
I've always wondered about their significance! What an amazing breakdown! I learned so, so much!
We're so happy to hear :)
I've been using sweetgrass here and there. And I love the content and the quick history & significance of it. I need to learn more about indigenous culture!
Thanks, Nisa :) We're glad to have you along for the journey!
Thank you for providing these videos! I just purchased the full smudging kit from Tribal Trade Co as a gift and it was amazing (despite a small set back). But I loved that sweetgrass that came with the kit. I remember it from childhood. The distinctive scent brings back memories. Great insight and love the quality of your videos!
We're so glad you're happy with your smudge kit! Let us know how it goes. Thanks for your continued support :)
I really learn something different. I've never really heard of sweetgrass. Thank you for always educating us 💛
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the insight into sweet grass being for protection. I have mine placed over my window by my head where I sleep. Now I know why.
Miigwetch for sharing! You can also put a braid in your car, and use the ashes from when you burn it and put it on your car tires ;)
Thank-you for this! It’s the perfect place to come for exactly the things I would like to learn about!
So glad Brigiette!
Eloquently presented 🎁 ♥️.
Thank you. 😊 I'm hoping 🙏🏽 to plant sweetgrass myself.
That was so interesting. I always learn so much from your videos.
Thank you for the teachings.
You're welcome Rose. 😊
This was very educational. Wow the music and B-roll really made this video exciting! Great job!
Helpful thanks 🙏
We're so glad you found our video helpful! Thank you for watching Marcia :)
It is good to know about sweet grass and how to use it
We agree John! Thanks so much for watching!
It was very informative. Thank you for sharing.
thank you so much. this is so beautiful and so well said! :) thank you for sharing your beautiful culture. i just got one and felt weird lighting it without really knowing its historical significance and now i know.
You are very welcome!
I had no idea what sweetgrass was. Thanks for sharing and always love your videos!
We're so glad you enjoyed Coach :)
Thank you for teaching me about sweetness! ( I'm from Sydney Australia)
I live In Virginia and just found some it smells so nice
I love sweetgrass. Thank you for sharing this info-video about it. I have never noticed it in its non-dried form. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it now!
It smells wonderful - you can't miss it!
This was SO educational! Was not nearly as familiar with sweetgrass as with sage. (Possibly because I have sage in my backyard and have spent more time learning about it instead 😉). Thanks for making these videos, Mallory!!! Really appreciate the learning opportunity 🙏
This has been so interesting thank you for sharing! :D
Thanks for watching Katie!
thank you, i will get sweet grass and incorporate it into my daily smudge and prayers
I have a garden bed full of sweet grass, as it has spread from a few small bunches gifted to me from a good friend. He passed away suddenly a few years ago. This bed of sweet grass is very special to me, and I know he wanted me to braid it. Is there a correct time to harvest it? I went out and pulled out enough to make two braids that came out to be about 11” long. I’m familiar with the 7 grandfathers and did pray mind body spirit while braiding them. I was thinking about making some braids and offering to trade for some beads at the local tribe’s powwow in July. Don’t know if that would work, or I could also just gift it to my native friends at the casino where I work in Michigan.
And what about the stems and roots? I bundled them and tied them with grass. Do the stems have any use?
So cool - never knew
thank you where can I by the sweet grass? and can it heal mental health much needed healp Thank you
Ok, my sweetgrass keeps going out whenever I smudge my home! Is there something wrong with my technique or maybe my home? Please help me with the issue here babe! Muchas gracias por la assistance! Ciao Bella Out
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I wish I knew where to find sweetgrass in my area, because we do not buy our medicines. (My friends and elders are very generous with my family, though.)
I have a braid in my car, a large braid hanging with my son's drums and a small braid and some loose sweetgrass for smudging.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. ❤️💛🖤🤍
Check with your local forestry department or you can always google your province/state! Good luck!
Sweatgrass is pungent! I make my own blend of white sage, lavender, little bit of sweatgrass and cedar. Pure Heaven. Thank you
I haven't seen sweetgrass before, maybe because I didn't pay attention to it 🤷🏼♀️ You know, your eyes do not see what your brain doesn't know :) . Now I will pay closer attention and definitely would like to use sweet grass braids for smudging. Thank you for sharing the meaning behind sweetgrass braids 🙏🏻
You can also smell it! Best of luck finding it!
Thank you for the video ❤️
You're welcome, Krissy! Thank you for watching! ❤
There is sweet grass in the San francisco Bay area!
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏽
No no yet. But I'm still searching for some.
you talk about sweet grass on social media is a very frowned for Native culture. All sacredness is out the door once you disrespect it. But I applaud you on lighting the sweet grass with matches. Never use a lighter
Very nice video. Let's support each other channel,,,,.
pan indianism, not all indigenous ppls follow these teachings ..be more specific in the roots of these teachings
With a Christian symbol in the background?
Lit the wrong end. Lol
And not the real teachings...
You talk to much
Thanks for the feedback, we try are hardest to educate our viewers :)