Yesterday was grand opening of Devon’s Pimiy Ôcenas Nâtawîhowin Askiy (Devon Healing Medicine Grounds) for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
“It’s a day of learning, a day of action, and it’s really nice that we can do it here at these healing grounds.” says Mitch Wincentaylo
Late elder, Larry Cutarm, provided knowledge and resources to help curate the medicine that will be provided in the park. He also expressed the importance of healing and traditional medicine use, passing on teachings that everyone will be able to access through the medicine garden. Elder Lorraine Cutarm spoke about his passion for this project, and how she is excited for the public to be able to see the work that The Town of Devon and her late husband have done to successfully open the grounds.
This park was created for those seeking traditional healing, or needing spiritual guidance. There will be cultural medicines available to community members as well as general public. There is also information on these medicines, harvesting, practicing proper protocol and much more in regards to the healing garden, written in English, Nehiyawewin and Michif. The grounds will be fully operational by Spring of 2024.
