Trail of the Spirit: The Mysteries of Medicine Power Revealed

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In this new collection of storiesDene Elder George Blondin defines medicine powera gift from the Creator for the Dene way of lifeAlthough medicine power has existed since before time beganhere Blondin focuses on the past two hundred yearsto show how it has shaped the Dene culture Some are lucky enough to be born withand the medicine power that some receive after birth or are taught by other medicine power peopleThis collection of stories and examples of Dene individuals who lived throughout history shows that there is a danger of losing the longstanding tradition of medicine powerAlthough this power can be used for both creation and destructionit must be preserved as a vital element of the Dene way of life In The Mysteries of Medicine Power RevealedBlondin is our storytellerringing medicine power to life with true stories from Dene historyBlondin explains medicine power clearlyand brings a better understanding of this extraordinary phenomenon into the worldIncludes a foreword by Richard Van Camp