Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest - Winnipeg

John's Park, Winnipeg, is a place for learning and healing, dedicated to those children lost to or affected by Residential Schools. Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest Winnipeg is a place for learning and healing on Treaty One Land and takes up the call for action on truth and reconciliation. The Healing Forest is a living memorial to Indigenous children lost to or affected by the residential school system, located in St. The site was developed in collaboration with the Healing Forest Winnipeg Steering Committee and Community Elders. The Healing Forest Winnipeg was gifted the Spirit Name, Kapabamayak Achaak, which means “Wandering Spirit” by Peetanacoot Nenakawekapo in 2019. The gathering space, based on the Medicine Wheel, is wheelchair accessible and provides space for quiet reflection and ceremony. A sacred fire pit (stored offsite) is available on request. Four large grandmother stones, with intricate artwork by Natalie Rostaddejarlais, mark the four directions. The Steering Committee is working with neighbourhood schools and communities to develop a living curriculum to learn about medicine plants and Indigenous teachings. A small resource library is also available.