The woman made an interesting point that others can practice their faith but she can not. Generally it is not so much referred to as a faith as in religious faith , but has a deeply rooted spiritual significance to indigenous peoples. Therefore its is easy to see the connection to religion. The issue that never seems to be addressed and is basically ignored, is that at almost any major government event or ceremony there is a smudging ceremony. Which is fine, but there never seems to any other acknowledgement to any other spiritual beliefs of the rest of the country. If we are going to acknowledge one groups symbol and practice of spirituality it seems only right that other forms of spirituality be equally recognized.