Smudging is a sacred Indigenous ceremony where medicines such as sage, sweetgrass, cedar, or tobacco are burned, and the smoke is used for spiritual cleansing and purification. The ceremony carries deep cultural and spiritual significance for many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Smudging may be performed before meetings, gatherings, or significant events to cleanse spaces and participants, promote positive energy, and connect with spiritual traditions. As reconciliation efforts grow, smudging ceremonies are increasingly incorporated into government meetings, schools, and public events, with Indigenous knowledge keepers leading the ceremonies. Understanding and respecting the significance of smudging is part of cultural awareness and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada.