The UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies will host a full moon ceremony on Monday, July 22, in the tipi close to Kelley Memorial Building. The sacred fire will be lit at 6:30 pm, and the ceremony, led by Elder Thirely Levi, will begin at 7:00 pm.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have followed the 13 moons or moon cycles to ground themselves in their teachings and ensure balance. Life on Earth is connected to and regulated by Grandmother Moon, through the tides and waters, which stabilizes our Earth's position and determines the cycle of women and the birth of new life. Grandmother Moon helps us with healing and is strongly connected to human life. Every phase of Grandmother Moon has a different focus, and this month, we focus on the strength and beauty of slowing down as Mother Earth begins to awaken from her rest. 

Participants are asked to bring a bottle of water for blessing and to refrain from recording the ceremony either by video or photography. If you would like to wear a skirt but do not have one, you may borrow one during the ceremony. All are welcome!