I wish to have an accessible medicine garden

Brock likes to feel the warmth of the sun on his face and a gentle breeze on his skin. He’s happiest joining his family on runs and collecting running medals. Brock’s spiritual name is “Charging Wolf” or kâmôskesciket mahihkan, and he connects to his Mohawk and Métis culture through gardening, listening to audio versions of traditional stories, and Métis fiddle and drum music. 

Brock was diagnosed with a nervous system disorder and lives with a host of other medical challenges. He depends on a wheelchair for mobility and a gastrostomy tube for hydration. His favourite foods are fish, fries and gravy, avocado and Saskatoon berry pie. Brock doesn’t go very far without his stuffed giraffe, and in school, his learning preference is auditory, tactile, high contrast visuals, and engaging with hands-on materials. 

Last December, Brock’s wish to was to receive a wheelchair accessible medicine garden came true. Brock’s parents, Amy and Brett, said the whole family was excited for the wish as it would allow them to spend time outdoors growing foods and medicines. These gardens are known to yield historically significant heritage vegetables and traditional medicinal herbs. 

Amy said Brock will be able to utilize the garden long-term and its significance to his heritage will be meaningful to him and will improve his quality of life.