The pipe is a sacred tradition that needs to be approached with great respect. It is a very sensitive subject to many. Many native people were badly mistreated and killed for being pipe carriers in the 20th century as the pipe, as well as many other sacred traditions were selected to be systematically destroyed by the US government. Because of this, there is some (justifiable) resentment by Natives against 'New Agers' who are seen to be 'stealing' the traditions. If you feel drawn to work with the sacred pipe, then this article by Nicholas Breeze Wood, editor of Sacred Hoop Magazine, is a must read. Read The Sacred Pipe.
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