Setting Intention
Calling to Creator
Listening
Singing
Healing

One of the most important things in a lodge is to create safety: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

It is important for a lodge keeper to always do their work before inviting others to do theirs.

In today’s world, there are many styles and cultures to consider.

When holding a Rainbow Lodge, it is important to honor multiple cultures and ways of being. This extends beyond humans out to the various plants, animals and other beings that will be involved.

We may have different languages, values and medicines to share in various ways.

The Inipi and Temazcal are both powerful traditions, some may consider one more northern and the other more southern. It is important to check in with your guides and trusted sources to bring about the healings in a way that is in integrity.

A traditional Lakota lodge has certain aspects that are handed down tribally in person and one of the keys is to know the language to begin with.

Here’s a quick guide to some of the terms that will be used often:

Welcome (Group) – TangYang Yahi
Welcome (Solo) – Hau
Thank You – Pilamaya
Medicine – Pejuta
Friend – Kola
Healing – Khuze
Air – Tate
6 Powers – Shakope Ouye
4 Winds – Tate Topa
East – Wiyo Hiyapa
South – Itokaga
West – Wiyo Piyata
North – Waziya
Earth – Inamaka
Sky – Makpiya
Heart – Cante
Sacred – Wakan
Prayers – Woce Kiye
Life – Wiconi
Pipe – Chanupa
Stones – Inyan
Medicine Stone – Wotai
Fire – Pheta
Water – Mni
Plants – Oju
Herb – Wato
Sun – Anpetu Wi
Moon – Hanhepi Wi
Songs – Olowang
Circle – Hachoka
Grandmother – Unci
Grandfather – Tunkashila
Woman – Winyan
Man – Wica
Girl – Wichingcala
Boy – Hoksila
Warrior – Akicita
Community – Tiyospaye
Nation – Oyate