About Your Facilitators
Lana Fink - Medicine Woman & Ceremony Facilitator
Lana Fink brings over 25 years of experience with sacred medicine and more than 15 years serving in ceremony. She is the Medicine Woman and Ceremony Facilitator for all semi-private ceremonies and leads community ceremonies as well. Lana holds an MSW and is deeply trauma informed, specializing in trauma healing and the deconstruction of religious and other forms of programming.
She facilitates parts work and has spent over 10 years leading healing retreats, creating containers for profound personal and spiritual transformation. All of Lana's ceremony and individual session work is conducted under her title as Medicine Woman. Lana's ability to intuit the core causes of pain and suffering has helped many people move forward meaningfully on their healing journeys.
Kat House - ONAC Medicine Woman & Gatekeeper/Fire Tender
Kat House is an ONAC Medicine Woman serving as Gatekeeper and Fire Tender in ceremony, holding the circle with care, intention, and deep reverence for the sacred medicines and traditions guiding this work. She brings over ten years with this medicine and 18 years in transformational arts and threshold work, including seven years facilitating Moon Medicine circles rooted in ritual practice and Earth-based ceremony.
Her work encompasses Kambo facilitation, mediumship, intuitive readings, and mentorship through animist practice and Earth wisdom - all rooted in the belief that each person's inner authority is primary.
ONAC Membership Requirement
All participants in medicine ceremonies must be a member of Oklevueha Native American Church (ONAC) in good standing. Please have your ONAC Membership Card with you at every ceremony.
To sign up for membership under our branch, ONAC of Inner Transformations, please use the following link and select the Annual Branch Membership ($60 contribution) option. This fee goes directly to the mother church. Ceremony contributions are additional to the membership fee.
A welcome letter confirming your membership under ONAC of Inner Transformations will be provided upon completion of your intake process.
Our Ceremonial Lineage
These ceremonies are facilitated under ONAC of Inner Transformations, a branch of the Oklevueha Native American Church (ONAC), which provides a protected spiritual framework for sacred medicine work.
ONAC serves as a supporting spiritual structure that helps ensure ceremonies are held with respect, integrity, and traditional guidance.
Ceremony Types
Community Medicine Ceremonies
Community ceremonies are held in our backyard tipi with up to 14 participants and take place 6–8 times per year. These ceremonies are facilitated by Lana Fink, Medicine Woman & Ceremony Facilitator. On select occasions throughout the year, ONAC Co-Founder and Ceremonial Elder Linda Mooney may join as a guest co-facilitator — these special ceremonies will be noted when announced.
Semi-Private Medicine Ceremonies
Semi-private ceremonies host 3–5 participants and offer a more intimate experience. During the ceremony, time is spent in each of the 4 directions to help move through the medicine and your intentions. If you are seeking more physical space, individualized attention, and ample time to connect with the medicine, the fire, and the music, this format may be ideal for you.
Semi-private ceremonies are facilitated exclusively by our Primary Medicine Person. Available days are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. You are welcome to arrange your own small group and we can work together to find a date that suits everyone.
Please note: Contributions are non-refundable unless a ceremony is cancelled. A charitable contribution is a gift and represents a transfer of full dominion and control over the donated amount. Your contribution directly supports ceremony supplies, the people who make this work possible, and the medicine itself.
Traditional Offerings
It is traditional to bring loose-leaf tobacco as an offering for the Medicine Person. While not required, if you wish to bring an offering please ensure it is all natural. We recommend American Spirit tobacco. Other appropriate offerings include rolled Mapacho, Sage, Cedar, Sweet Grass, Copal, Frankincense, or other sacred herbs. These can be found at trading posts, spiritual stores, or smoke shops.
Time Commitments
Daytime ceremonies typically begin at 10:00 AM and last 6–10 hours. Please plan your day accordingly.
All-night ceremonies are held once a year and typically begin at 10:00 PM, continuing through the night and ending at sunrise. Please do not attend if you are scheduled to work the morning following ceremony.
We strongly advise against scheduling activities immediately after ceremony. Allow yourself time to rest and integrate. Please understand that once you have taken the medicine, you are fully committed to staying for the entire duration of the ceremony. This is not simply a preference — it is a matter of safety.
Sitting in Ceremony & Circle Etiquette
Please do your best to sit upright and remain present throughout the ceremony. When another person is sharing, listen with full attention — both for them and for what may be arising within yourself.
Our facilitators and gatekeepers are trained and present to support anyone who needs assistance during ceremony. We kindly ask that you refrain from jumping in to offer advice or attempt to help another participant with what they are processing.
It is important to know that every medicine ceremony is unique in how it is held and facilitated. This is not a ceremony where you lie down, close your eyes, and journey in silence on your own. Our ceremonies include music, some singing, group presence, and opportunities for processing and sharing.
Respect for Grandfather Fire
In ceremony, the fire is our representation of Spirit and Creator. It composts, transmutes, and holds space for everyone in the circle. Please observe the following:
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Enter and move around the tipi or circle in a clockwise direction at all times.
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Do not walk in front of someone who is getting well (releasing into the fire) or who is holding medicine.
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Do not throw anything into the sacred fire.
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Do not sit with your feet pointing directly toward the fire — this is a gesture of respect.
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If you need to use the restroom, please check with a gatekeeper before leaving.
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Do not work with the fire unless asked to do so by the fire keeper.
Keeping Ceremony Sacred & Confidential
People often share deeply and vulnerably in ceremony. We create a safe and sacred container for this. When you leave, you are welcome to share your own experience freely. However, what others share in the circle remains private. Please honor this with care and integrity.
Clothing
Women: We traditionally ask that women wear a long skirt or dress as a gesture of reverence in ceremony. We also recognize that for some women this request may bring up difficult feelings, and we want you to know that your comfort and presence matter most. Comfortable pants are always welcome.
Men: Please wear comfortable pants. Moccasins may be worn during ceremony. All other shoes are to be left outside the tipi or behind your sitting area.
What to Bring
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Backjack chairs and blankets are provided for everyone. You are welcome to bring your own blanket if you prefer — just be aware that it may get burn marks from the fire.
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A journal — many people find it meaningful to write during or after ceremony.
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Warm layers and extra clothing for cold weather ceremonies.
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Your ONAC Membership Card.
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For community ceremonies, please be considerate of the shared space and avoid bringing a large number of personal items. Less is more in the circle.
Food & Wood Assignments
Ceremony is a co-creation. For community ceremonies, each participant is asked to bring a food assignment or a bundle of firewood. Prior to ceremony, all registered participants will receive a SignUpGenius link where you can choose your contribution from the available items. We share a meal together after ceremony.
For semi-private ceremonies, a shared meal after ceremony is included as part of your contribution. No additional food assignment is needed.
Diet Before & After Ceremony
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No alcohol or recreational drugs within 48 hours before and after ceremony.
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Please disclose all prescription medications and health concerns to your facilitator before ceremony.
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Do not sit with any other sacred medicine within 24 hours before or after ceremony. Hapé and Sananga are exceptions but are not to be used during ceremony.
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We do not mix sacred medicines or sacraments.
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Eat lightly or fast prior to sitting with the medicine.
After Ceremony
After ceremony, we eat together and take time to ground before departing. Please check in with a facilitator or gatekeeper before leaving the ceremony space.
When you go to bed following ceremony, consider keeping a candle burning in your room. This medicine works with fire and light, and the candle allows you to continue working with Grandfather Fire as you rest and integrate.
Please come with an open heart, a clear intention, and a deep respect for the medicine.
