Native Healer: Initiation into an Ancient Art by Medicine Grizzlybear (Robert G. Lake)

Medicine Grizzlybear Lake describes the calling and preparation of a Native healer in Native Healer. His account considers the trials of initiation and discusses ceremonies including the vision quest and sweat lodge.

The book introduces the author’s perspective on spiritual vocation and healing. It should not be read as representing every Native nation or as permission to conduct community-specific ceremonies without the appropriate relationships and guidance.