8th Fire Vision and Mission Statement:

At 8th Fire, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between non-Indigenous individuals and organizations and the richness of Indigenous culture. Through authentic engagement, education, and dialogue, we aim to support truth and reconciliation, cultivating understanding and respect in a way that honors traditional teachings and builds bridges for a united future.

Our vision for 8th Fire is to cultivate education, foster awareness, and build a network of allies within the community, paving the way for a harmonious and unified future.

Supporting the Indigenous Community with 8th Fire

At 8th Fire, we support the Indigenous community by providing a safe, welcoming space where individuals can reconnect with their culture, heritage, and traditional teachings. Our initiatives honor and celebrate the rich histories and wisdom of Indigenous peoples, fostering opportunities for healing, cultural expression, and the sharing of knowledge. Through meaningful collaborations and community-focused programming, we aim to nurture a sense of belonging and pride, empowering individuals to explore and strengthen their cultural roots while creating bridges of understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Supporting the Settler Community with 8th Fire

We are committed to fostering meaningful connections and understanding between Indigenous and settler communities. We provide education and resources to individuals and organizations within the settler community who wish to learn about Indigenous culture, knowledge, and ways of being. Our goal is to ensure this knowledge is used in a good way—respectfully, thoughtfully, and with the intent to build bridges of reconciliation. Through workshops, training sessions, cultural exchanges, and access to authentic resources, we help settlers deepen their awareness of Indigenous histories, traditions, and current realities.

By nurturing these relationships and encouraging allyship, we strive to grow a community of informed individuals who are actively contributing to a peaceful and united future grounded in truth and reconciliation.

Services

Two Row Learning is a vibrant youth group under the 8th Fire initiative, dedicated to fostering education and understanding of the 7 Sacred Teachings. Through monthly gatherings and immersive summer camps, youth engage in meaningful activities that promote respect, truth, courage, humility, honesty, wisdom, and love. Two Row Learning offers a safe and inspiring environment for participants to explore Indigenous culture, deepen their connection to the land, and build a foundation for unity and reconciliation.

Full Moon Smudge Gatherings are sacred evenings of connection and reflection, guided by Elder Eric G. Martin monthly. Inspired by the sweat lodge tradition, our Full Moon Smudge Gatherings provide an opportunity to honor the powerful energy of the full moon.
The full moon is a time for releasing negativity, inviting healing, and giving thanks for the blessings in our lives. Together, we will gather around a sacred fire, share stories, offer prayers of gratitude, and experience the cleansing practice of smudging.
This gathering is open to all who seek to connect with the wisdom of the full moon, embrace traditional teachings, and step into a space of renewal and healing.
Come with an open heart and a spirit of reflection as we release what no longer serves us and welcome positive energy into our lives.

Indigenous Blanket Exercise In partnership with Kairos, we invite you to participate in the Indigenous Blanket Exercise, a powerful, interactive learning experience that brings the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada to life hosted here annually.

Through this participatory workshop, you will step into the roles of Indigenous peoples to explore the impacts of colonization, including broken treaties, residential schools, and systemic injustices. Guided by trained facilitators, the Blanket Exercise offers a respectful and immersive way to deepen your understanding of Indigenous histories and perspectives.

Following the exercise, we will gather for a facilitated sharing circle to reflect, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue. This is an opportunity to listen, learn, and commit to the journey of truth, reconciliation, and building respectful relationships.

Coming Soon!!

Medicine Garden Our Indigenous Medicine Garden will be a vibrant living classroom, honoring the wisdom of the land and the traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples. Designed as both a place of learning and spiritual connection, this sacred space will be home to native plants used for medicine, ceremony, and healing.

Guided by Indigenous teachings, the garden will serve as a space to explore the relationship between people, plants, and the earth. Visitors will be invited to learn about the cultural significance and healing properties of these plants, as well as the importance of stewardship and respect for the natural world.

At the heart of the garden will be a sacred fire, where gatherings, ceremonies, and teachings will be held. The fire symbolizes unity, healing, and the passing down of ancestral knowledge.

Whether you come to participate in a workshop, share stories around the fire, or simply reflect in the peaceful surroundings, the Indigenous Medicine Garden will offer a meaningful opportunity to connect with the land and its teachings.