Deroche Elementary School

The medicine wheel garden will be for reflection and healing in our community. It symbolizes the inter-connectectedness of all living things. The pillars of harmony, respect and balance make it an invaluable teaching tool in our predominant aboriginal community. We also encourage families to come and sit and reflect at the garden, to help be a part of creating something significant and long-lasting that will benefit all the community and teach our children about their culture. We anticipate school and community activities and ceremonies around the Medicine Wheel. The accompanying vegetable garden will enable families and children to grow, access fresh vegetables and give opportunity to spend time together caring and nurturing the garden. In a rural community, cost, distance and transportation can be a barrier for accessing fresh fruits and vegetables. We hope to address this barrier by providing not only healthy, nutritious food for our families but also build family relationships and community through labouring on this project together.