Izhi-Minoging Mashkikiwan // Place Where Medicines Grow Well ...

• Main Author: Roos, Eva
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: My University 2021
• Subjects: Indigenous landscape architecture; Ecological planting design; Burt Lake Band; Healing garden; Indian; anishina*
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.7302/966; http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/167291

Izhi-Minoging Mashkikiwan, translated in English to “Place Where Medicines Grow Well”, is a landscape design proposal for 3062 Indian Road, the headquarters of the Cheboiganing Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. This healing garden tells the story of traditional Anishinaabeg principles and teachings encoded in the Medicine Wheel and symbolized through plant choices and placement. This lush garden features 40 different species of perennials native to the Great Lakes. Thoughtful design ensures low maintenance, four-season interest, and creates a space to support physical, mental, and cultural healing. In the center of this circular space are four benches which look towards a fire pit. Izhi-Minoging Mashkikiwan is a gathering place for the community, a space for learning, a place to host traditional ceremonies, collectively remember experiences -- all encircled by a protective and vibrant family of plants which recognize this place as home. The greater site design addresses additional needs of the ...