Workshop explores sacred role of hair in Indigenous culture after hospital incident – PA Now
Sep 12, 2025
In many Indigenous cultures, hair is more than just a physical attribute; it holds spiritual and cultural significance. Knowledge Keeper Jeff Wastesicoot is speaking at a three-day workshop being held in North Battleford this week exploring the Indigenous bloodlines and the deep-rooted traditions surrounding hair within that context.
“In our history, when you want to take advantage of a group, you will cut their hair. And now you’ve taken away their spiritual integrity,” Wastesicoot said.
The Wakomitowin: Blood Lineage event was made possible by University of Saskatchewan professor Dr. Holly Graham through her five-year Néhiyaw Wīcihitowin program, which ultimately aims to provide Cree youth with an opportunity to connect with their traditional identity.
