The Healing Garden

There had been some cool alley finds on this hot day, but not a real prize.

Then I turned into a shady alley, sweet smelling and comforting.

It was a Healing Garden.

Turns out this alley is one of 2 Healing Gardens. A concept designed by artist Monica Wickeler & Indigenous artist Nyle Miigizi, the alley is filled with native plants and healing medicines. The Anishinaabe Nation’s story of the gift of Jewelweed was handed down to Nyle from his grandmother, Verna Patronella Johnston.

Mural artist Gosia Komorski was hired to paint.

Healing… we can all use some right now.

Best to be whole and positive, as we go into what seems will be a hectic new year.

Now it’s winter, but I fully intend to find the other Healing Garden, in late spring when the herbs are happening.

Pics taken by Resa – August 30, 2024

Toronto, Canada

Mural Artist:

If you click on the document below, you can read about the project. Pardon for the sloppy shot!

This song is not about a Healing Garden, but it feels like one. (Yes, the image is moving!)

Chief Lady Bird & Aura

Chief Lady Bird, is an Anishinaabe (Potawatomi and Chippewa) artist from Rama First Nation,

Artists: Chief Lady Bird & Auralast

Artists: Chief Lady Bird & Aura

And Aura who is Haudenosaunee (Oneida)

Artists: Chief Lady Bird & Aura

….Paint outstanding First Nations & Indigenous inspired art together.

Artists: Chief Lady Bird & Aura

Artists: Chief Lady Bird & Aura

I had to keep waiting for the clouds to cover the sun, and it was worth the wait to get rid of the nasty shadows.

Artists: Chief Lady Bird & Aura

Pics taken by Resa – March 11, 2018

Toronto, Canada

The Artists:

These 2 artists are members of Unceded Voices an Anti-colonial street artist convergence. Worth a look at, for sure!!!

Reclaim Your Power – Indigenous Womxn Rising

In the newly painted alley north of Queen W., this is the piece with a power message.

Artists: Ogimaa Kwe Bves & Monique Aura

Artists: Ogimaa Kwe Bves & Monique Aura

Artists: Ogimaa Kwe Bves & Monique Aura

Artists: Ogimaa Kwe Bves & Monique Aura

Artists: Ogimaa Kwe Bves & Monique Aura

Pics taken by Resa – July 24, 2017

Toronto, Canada

The artists: Instagram tags

The message:

Artists: Ogimaa Kwe Bves & Monique Aura

Artists: Ogimaa Kwe Bves & Monique Aura