Lumby, B.C. Established in 2022 The Trail of Song Healing Forest was established in 2022 within the Wildcraft Forest interpretive trail, located in the North Okanagan. In collaboration with local Indigenous and community groups and artists, the Wildcraft Forest Foundation will develop nature-based educational materials for the Trail of Song. Partners: Members of the Okanagan Indian Band, Wildcraft Forest Foundation, Regional District of North Okanagan.

Vancouver BC Established in 2024 The garden is on city land and is on the Red Alder Trail, which is managed by the City of Vancouver Engineering Department. The garden is stewarded by the nonprofit, Free the Fern Stewardship Society. The garden was opened on June 22, 2024 and is situated on the traditional territories of the xʷmə𝜃kʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Tjere were over 40 community members at the opening, which included: - a blessing ceremony by Metis Herbalist, Lori Snyder - a two-spirit history talk by Adrian Levesque, Indigenous Outreach Coordinator for Qmunity and from the Cree nation - Bannock & Jam by my neighbour, Elder Marge Wylie, of the Tl’azt’en nation - a nature journaling activity by eco-artist, Joshua Ralph - and a nature walk through the adjacent Red Alder Trail The garden includes: - a sacred circle of cedar seating, carved by Squamish carver, John Spence - an interpretive artist sign, created by Valentina Pagetto - a painted Healing Forest logo on a rock and wood burned into a wooden seat by artist, Kiki Nombrado. - plant signs labeling all the native ferns, flowers and berries in the garden. Everyone is welcome to visit our garden. The Douglas Fir Teaching Garden is on google maps. Here is a link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5mabq9yvxcqS57HY8

Rosedale, B.C. Proposed in 2022 Cheam First Nation will establish a quiet place for solace, reflection and healing beside their longhouse in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. Partners: Cheam First Nation, Sardis Community Church

Unist'ot'en Village + Gidimt'en Checkpoint, B.C. Proposed in 2022 The Sacred Headwaters Healing Forest is a project led by members of the Gidimt’en and Unist’ot’en, two clans of the Wet’suwet’en Nation in B.C.’s Interior. The clans are collaborating to complete a six-kilometre trail to Wedzin Bin (colonial name Morice Lake). The trail will provide Wet’suwet’en access to the healing properties of these forests and sacred headwaters. Partners: Unist'ot'en Healing Centre; Unist’ot’en Clan; Gidimt’en Clan

Sechelt, B.C. Proposed in 2022 The proposed ts’ukw’um Healing Forest is located on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, on a seasonal shíshálh Nation village site. A local non-profit group is working with an Elder, whose ancestors lived in the village for hundreds of years, to establish a Healing Forest trail to the village site. Partners: Local Elder, Elphinstone Logging Focus Society (ELF)

Spallumcheen BC Established in 2023 The Healing Forest within Pleasant Valley Wetland Heritage Park will integrate the Grove of 215 trees planted in October 2021 in memory of the Kamloops Industrial Residential School's lost children and two pocket forests with trees dedicated to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. This park is dedicated to Secwepemc Elder Mary Thomas, a cherished figure whose sister was one of the children.

Vancouver BC Established in 2024 Indigenous Plant Garden at the Downtown School Farm Location: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh / Squamish, British Columbia. Map Coordinates: 49.704781, -123.149988 (between Howe Sound Secondary & Squamish Elementary) The Indigenous Plant Garden space is for all students and community members to relax, reflect and connect with Indigenous plants, while learning the cultural significance and pronunciation of them in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language. The garden is currently under consideration for naming by the Squamish Nation elders and there will be an official welcome ceremony in Spring 2025. More information: https://www.squamishcan.net/indigenousplantgarden

Gibsons, B.C. Proposed in 2020 In 2020, the Town of Gibsons presented a proposal to establish a Healing Forest within White Tower Park and Charman Creek ravine to the Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish Nation). There are several natural paths throughout the planned area under a mature forest canopy. Bench seating along a stone pathway will be available to all visitors, including those from a nearby seniors’ residence and affordable housing complex. A pond is being planned, as well as an education centre for teachings about reconciliation and the importance of nature and Indigenous plants.

Sechelt, B.C. Proposed in 2022 The st’elmixw salnachiya (medicine forest) Healing Forest is being proposed for a municipal park adjacent to Kinnikinnick Elementary School in Sechelt, on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast. The park’s forested trails are used daily by students, including many from the shíshálh Nation. Staff from the school will work with shíshálh language and culture teachers and Elders to develop a Healing Forest in the park. Partners: Kinnikinnick Elementary School; School District 46; District of Sechelt; shíshálh Nation; Syiyaya Reconciliation Group