For many Native American Church members who call this region the “peyote gardens,” the plant is sacrosanct and an inextricable part of their prayer and ceremony. It’s believed to be a ...

Sun Dances were once held in Oklahoma as well, but this is no longer done. The Peyote Ceremony, often associated with the Native American Church, consists of a mix of native beliefs and practices ...

At least 200 people gathered on IPCI's grounds over Thanksgiving week, learning about peyote through panels, discussions, ceremony and prayer. ''We've put our moccasins and our footprints in this ...