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By Tanner Smith

GPFC

The official unveiling of the Traditional Healing Garden on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Jun 20, 2022 | 6:15 PM

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is unveiling the long-awaited Traditional Healing Garden on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Funded by the “Commemorating the History & Legacy of Residential Schools” fund and Community Foundations community impact grant; the garden will have multiple uses. It will be used as a place of healing, an education centre, and to begin a sustainable food program.

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre Executive Director Miranda Laroche said in a release that this creates a small path forward in our community towards reconciliation and healing.

”The Traditional Healing Garden will house programs alongside commemorative events to revitalize traditional knowledge systems, provide skill-building, and host community healing events,” she said

The opening of the garden is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be followed by a celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a concert featuring Jessa Sky and local talent Shawna & Maryanne.

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98 Avenue will be closed for parking during the event.