A group of Indigenous people stands in a circle around a sacred Medicine Wheel made of stones, with red, white, yellow, and black segments, surrounding a small fire at sunrise in a forest clearing. One person with a long braid faces the group with open hands, participating in the spiritual ceremony. The scene evokes reverence, connection, and traditional healing.

Walk the Sacred Circle: Experience the Medicine Wheel Ceremony with Chief Little Eagle

May 28, 2025•3 min read

The fire speaks in crackles beneath the first light of dawn. A circle gathers in stillness, facing the East. Tobacco in hand. Palms open. Hearts quiet. We breathe with the earth, not just to mark a ceremony — but to return home to ourselves.

This is the Medicine Wheel Ceremony.

Not a show. Not a performance. But a sacred walk back to balance.

As an Algonquin, the Medicine Wheel has been a guiding force in my life. It is not simply a symbol — it is a living, breathing circle of teachings. A map handed down by our ancestors to remind us who we are, where we come from, and how to live in harmony with all creation. It shows us that everything is connected — the land, the sky, our bodies, our spirits.

Across different Indigenous nations, the wheel may look different — with varied colors, artifacts, or sacred arrangements — but the purpose remains the same: healing, harmony, and truth.

This Isn’t Just a Ceremony — It’s a Homecoming

When you step into the circle, you’re not asked to perform. You’re asked to remember. To reconnect.

You’ll learn the sacred teachings of the Four Directions:

🟩 East – The place of the rising sun, of new beginnings, insight, and illumination.

🟥 South – The season of growth, where we are reminded to love fiercely and live with passion.

🟦 West – The path of reflection and healing. A place to go inward, to shed what no longer serves.

⬜ North – The land of wisdom, peace, and strength. It brings clarity to the mind and nourishment to the spirit.

Each direction carries more than direction — it holds a sacred color, an animal guide, a medicine plant, and a lesson for the soul.

You may feel it the moment you touch sweetgrass… or when the smell of sage swirls through the air. You may hear the eagle’s wisdom echo in the stories passed down from our ancestors. You’ll walk the wheel — not just with your feet, but with your spirit.

And as you walk, you’ll remember who you were before the world told you who to be.

You Are Welcome Here

While this ceremony has long been held in private among the tribe, I now invite you — if you feel the call — to join me. If something within you stirs, if your spirit has been whispering, “There’s something more…” — this may be your sign.

You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to know anything. You only need to come with an open heart.

Let the Medicine Wheel Ceremony help you rediscover the sacred within and around you.

Let it awaken what the world tried to quiet.

Let it help you walk forward — grounded, whole, and free.

🎥 Watch a glimpse of the ceremony:
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📸 Photo credits: Algonquins of Greater Golden Lake First Nation

Join the Circle

If your heart is pulled toward this path, I welcome you to stay connected. Fill out the form below to be notified of upcoming ceremonies, teachings, and opportunities to gather in the sacred way.

👉 Join the Ceremony Circle – Stay Connected

The circle is waiting. The fire is ready.
Come. Walk the wheel with me.

—
Chief Little Eagle
Keeper of the Circle | Guide of the Sacred Way

Chief Little Eagle (Pat Gatz)

Chief Little Eagle, also known as Pat Gatz, is a First Nation Algonquin native dedicated to sharing indigenous wisdom, outdoor skills, and sustainable living practices.

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