Indigenous Healing Garden

The Indigenous Healing Garden at the Misericordia Community Hospital is a dedicated space for health and healing that is open to anyone at the hospital who wants to connect with the land. It is also a space for families to gather and hold Ceremony when at the hospital. The garden’s design was guided by many Indigenous partners. Their wisdom and leadership were essential to creating a space that honours Indigenous traditions and the healing power of the land. The design is based on the Medicine Wheel as well as the four directions and natural elements: earth, air, fire and water. The plants, shrubs and trees were chosen for their healing properties, as recognized by the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who harvest and use them.