1. Plains Indians' way of life symbolizing a dynamic, spirallic understanding of the universe. 2. An ancient stone circle that has been used for thousands of years by Native people as a place for prayer, ceremony, and self-understanding.

Spiritual/mystical healing device used by Torres and described by the Holodoc. Cat

There are different medicine wheels and different interpretation of the components of the Medicine Wheel depending on the First Nation, and each will illuminate a variation on social work practice. Traditionally, many Aboriginal people have used some form of Medicine wheels to underpin their approach to healing. The four directions of the wheel can help the social worker see what aspects of the problem being presented to look at.

a public sculptural exhibition and vigil at the BCA

a mirror on which everything is reflected

A model or representation of all that is Spirit. This is a circle (either physically present, or simply perceived) that acts as a mirror to the world and universe that is around us. Some traditions see the Medicine Wheel as the four directions of east, south, west, and north. Other traditions add "above" and "below" to honor the sky and earth and sometimes the "center" to honor Spirit or the Self. When we honor the Medicine Wheel we honor our connection to the world we are part of.

an interesting and metaphysical tool that takes on a