Grade 9 Aboriginal Studies students at St. Michael School started planning their Healing Garden in September as part of their unit of study about the teachings of the Medicine Wheel.
On Wednesday, the students planted the garden in four corners of a fenced-off area in the back of the school, and added cedar chips for bedding, taking turns to be in the area to plant the garden.
The Healing Garden represents the students’ commitment to reconciliation and healing through educating others about the Medicine Wheel.
Student Nia Cleasby applied for various grants on behalf of the class, and received two grants, one from Eco-Friendly Sask ($500) and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation ($500).
The grant money was used to purchase plants, cedar chips, a bench, two planters, and materials for a sign.
The Healing Garden will continue to evolve and will be an outdoor classroom where students and the community can learn more about the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, and continue together on their journey of reconciliation and healing.
