Powwowing in Pennsylvania: Healing Rituals of the Dutch Country
Local environmental educator and board member “Porcupine” Pat McKinney will give a presentation on the fascinating history of PA Dutch powwowing.
Blending aspects of folk religion with healing charms, "powwowing" includes a wide range of healing rituals used primarily for treating ailments in humans and livestock, as well as securing physical and spiritual protection, and good luck in everyday affairs.
Local environmental educator and board member “Porcupine” Pat McKinney will give a presentation on the fascinating history of PA Dutch powwowing.
Blending aspects of folk religion with healing charms, "powwowing" includes a wide range of healing rituals used primarily for treating ailments in humans and livestock, as well as securing physical and spiritual protection, and good luck in everyday affairs.
Local environmental educator and board member “Porcupine” Pat McKinney will give a presentation on the fascinating history of PA Dutch powwowing.
Blending aspects of folk religion with healing charms, "powwowing" includes a wide range of healing rituals used primarily for treating ailments in humans and livestock, as well as securing physical and spiritual protection, and good luck in everyday affairs.