A sweat lodge will remain at the RCMP HQ in Dartmouth for the foreseeable future. Photo by NS RCMP

Dartmouth – A first in Canada for the RCMP, the Nova Scotia RCMP has constructed a permanent sweat lodge at Headquarters in Dartmouth.

Sweat lodges are part of Indigenous tradition and are commonly used within the Indigenous community. Made of natural materials, it is a space where sacred purification ceremonies or “sweats” are held for the purpose of spiritual cleansing. RCMP employees will be able to attend sweat ceremonies for self-reflection and prayer in the lodge.

On October 9, a ceremony was held at the Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters where A/Commr. Brian Brennan, Commanding Officer of the Nova Scotia RCMP, was joined by Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Councillor Kerry Prosper of Paqtnkek First Nation.

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