Medicine Wheel Ceremony

2024-12-22 12.00pm - 3.00pm Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden

Winter Solstice Medicine Wheel Ceremony
December 22, 12.00pm – 3:00pm

People from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to join elders Phil Mechuskosis L’Hirondelle and Gisele L’Hirondelle from ‘All My Relations Teachings’ to celebrate and welcome the winter season.

The Medicine Wheel is a symbol of holistic teachings based on the cycles of nature.

Drumming and prayers are shared at this event. No registration necessary. This Ceremony will take place in the VanDusen Floral Hall. (This is in a wood building just off the parking lot). A potluck/feast will follow.

As this is an indoor event and as it does not necessitate Garden entry, there is no cost for this Winter Solstice medicine wheel ceremony. There is free parking in VanDusen Botanical Garden’s parking lot.

What to bring:

  • A small stone(s) to infuse prayers into
  • Bring a small, wrapped gift for the give-away blanket.
  • Optional: Food to share with community at the end of the ceremony, and/or a drum if you have one

Learn more about the Medicine Wheel Ceremony and read our interview with Elder Phil L’Hirondelle here.

If you have any questions about the Medicine Wheel ceremony, please reach out to Marina Princz, Library Coordinator at library@vandusen.org or 604-257-8668.

medicine wheel ceremony