Religious Freedom Protection Notice

Under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA), and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), our organization, ceremonies, and spiritual practices are legally protected expressions of sincerely held religious belief.

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Freedom of Religion Statement

Oklevueha Native American Church (ONAC)

The Oklevueha Native American Church (ONAC) honors and upholds the sacred right to practice Indigenous, traditional, and earth-based spiritual ceremonies as protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA).

Our purpose is to provide a safe, respectful, and spiritually aligned space for individuals who walk the Red Road, follow Indigenous teachings, or seek healing through traditional sacramental practices.

Our Sacred Rights

ONAC members are protected under U.S. law to:

• Engage in traditional Indigenous ceremonies.

• Practice earth-based spirituality in a respectful and sacred manner.

• Use sacramental plant medicines in accordance with ONAC doctrine, lineage, and teachings.

• Maintain freedom of worship without persecution, discrimination, or interference.

These rights are protected through:

• The U.S. Constitution — First Amendment (Freedom of Religion)

• American Indian Religious Freedom Act (1978)

• Religious Freedom Restoration Act (1993)

• Federal court precedents affirming ceremonial use of sacred sacraments

Our Mission

The Oklevueha Native American Church seeks to:

• Preserve Indigenous wisdom, ceremony, and culture.

• Provide safe and respectful access to traditional sacraments.

• Support healing, reconnection, and spiritual growth.

• Uphold the traditions passed down by Elders, tribes, and Native lineages.

• Build community based on prayer, humility, accountability, and spiritual integrity.

Our Sacraments

ONAC recognizes certain sacred plant medicines and practices that have been used for generations by Indigenous peoples for healing and ceremonial purposes. These sacraments are used only in a prayerful, respectful, and intentional way, in alignment with:

• Traditional teachings

• Spiritual responsibility

• Community safety

• Sacred reciprocity

Sacraments may vary depending on the branch, lineage, or authorized minister/practitioner.

Membership and Participation

Participation in ONAC ceremonies requires:

• Active membership in the church

• Agreement to ONAC principles, values, and ethical conduct

• Respect for all Elders, leaders, and ceremonial guidelines

• Commitment to approach sacramental work with humility, discipline, and personal responsibility

Membership affirms your right to practice protected religious ceremonies as outlined under federal law.

Respect for Indigenous Culture

ONAC stands in honor of:

• Indigenous people, tribes, and lineages

• Traditional ways and medicine keepers

• The ancestors who carried these teachings forward

We acknowledge that these paths are sacred and must be treated with integrity, respect, and gratitude.

Legal Notice

The Oklevueha Native American Church operates as a recognized religious organization under federal religious protection laws. Participation in ONAC ceremonies is voluntary and grounded in spiritual belief, protected by law, and conducted in alignment with federal guidelines.

Nothing within ONAC doctrine promotes recreational or non-sacred use of sacraments. All practices are spiritual, ceremonial, and protected under the freedom of religion.

Pillars of Light PMA, Pillars of the Jungle & ONAC Alignment

As Pillars of Light and Pillars of the Jungle, operating as a Private Membership Association (PMA), we uphold the sovereign right of individuals to practice Indigenous, spiritual, and earth-based ceremonies in a private, members-only setting.**, we uphold the sovereign right of individuals to practice Indigenous, spiritual, and earth‑based ceremonies in a private, members‑only setting. This structure ensures:

• Protected sacred spaces

• Freedom from public interference

• Private ceremonial practice under ONAC doctrine

• Honoring traditional lineages with integrity and respect

Membership in our PMA affirms your rights under:

• ONAC religious protections

• U.S. constitutional and federal religious freedom laws

• Private spiritual association protections

Membership Guidelines

All members agree to:

• Approach every ceremony with respect, humility, and sincerity

• Follow all ceremonial instructions from authorized ministers or facilitators

• Honor confidentiality of private ceremonies

• Engage in sacramental work only with proper intention

• Refrain from sharing, selling, or misusing sacraments outside ONAC guidelines

• Uphold the values of community, accountability, and integrity

Membership is a sacred commitment—not a transaction—and reflects your dedication to the Red Road, Indigenous teachings, and spiritual responsibility.

Recognized Sacraments**

Sacraments recognized within ONAC may include, but are not limited to:

Sacred Plants of the Amazon & Andes — used in prayerful ceremonial context

Additional Sacred Sacraments

Alongside our traditional medicines, Pillars of Light, Pillars of the Jungle, and ONAC honor and protect the ceremonial use of the following sacraments when administered by trained, authorized facilitators:

Closing Statement

We honor the right of all people to seek healing, guidance, and connection through sacred ceremony. Our prayer is that all who walk this path do so with honor, humility, and respect.

**Mitakuye Oyasin — We Are All Related.Religious Freedom Protection Page

This concise version is designed for public website display to clearly outline your protected rights.

Our Religious Rights

Our church and community operate under the protection of:

• First Amendment – Freedom of Religion

• American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)

• Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)

• Private Membership Association (PMA) Protections

We practice Indigenous and earth-based spiritual traditions in a private, members-only setting.

Private Membership Association (PMA) Notice

As a PMA, we:

• Provide private spiritual gatherings

• Operate outside public commercial jurisdiction

• Require membership to participate

• Function as a faith-based religious community

Public Disclaimer

We do not provide medical services, legal advice, or public ceremonies. All practices are spiritual in nature, protected by religious freedom, and reserved for members of our private association.

Statement of Intent

We honor Indigenous wisdom, uphold sacred traditions, and provide safe spaces for spiritual growth, prayer, and community.

May we walk this path with humility, respect, and unity.

**Mitakuye Oyasin.