We’ve been so lucky to have students from Richmond Hill Learning Academy’s Day Program Community Living York South helping us document the growth of the Indigenous medicine garden at the outside Central Library.
From observing new growth to recording changes in the plants, their photos and journal entries have helped capture the garden’s journey as it comes to life. Chi-miigwetch to the students for their care and creativity, and to everyone who has taken the time to visit, pause, and show love to these gardens!
Here’s a journal reflection and photos from their last visit:
It’s part of nature. Before there was not much, but now there’s more. Maybe it was the water that was needed – plants need water.
The plants make me feel relaxed, calm, it’s part of nature. It’s beautiful. God created it, and God makes good stuff – trees, people, and we try to keep it clean as much as we can. I’m happy to be here with all the beautiful people, my friends.
-Saida H.
A look at the garden’s progress through student photos and journal entries from June 2025
Brenda Wynne kindly shared these beautiful photos from the planting day at Oak Ridges Community Centre
We love seeing what you’ve made through Miskwaadesi Studio workshops, events or by helping us document the growth of our new medicine garden.
If something we’ve shared inspired you, send us a photo!
To share:
• Email your photo to info@miskwaadesi.com
• Include your name (or how you’d like to be credited)
• Add a caption, artwork or story if you’d like
With your permission, we may feature your photo online or in future displays.
Miigwetch for being part of the circle.
