Summer Medicine Walk – Season of the Wild Strawberry | Richmond Hill

Explore Strawberry Teachings, reciprocity, and seasonal medicines through a guided Indigenous land-based learning experience.
About this Event

The land is our first teacher.

Join the Odeiwin Foundation for our Summer Medicine Walk, a guided land-based learning experience centered on the teachings of the Strawberry and the responsibilities that come with living in right relationship with the land.

In many Indigenous traditions, the Strawberry carries heart teachings. It reminds us of love, kindness, reciprocity, and the importance of giving before taking. During this season of abundance, we are invited to reflect on how these teachings guide our relationships with one another, our communities, and the natural world.

Together, we will explore:

🍓 Strawberry Teachings and heart medicine
🌿 Seasonal plant medicines and observations
🤝 Reciprocity and living in right relationship
☀️ The season of growth, abundance, and gratitude

While we may observe seasonal plants during our walk, this gathering is centered on the teachings they carry rather than the expectation of finding or harvesting specific medicines.

This is not a recreational hike. It is a guided, teaching-based experience rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, relational accountability, and respect for the land.

All Four Directions Welcome.

Families are welcome.

Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members are invited to learn together in a good way.

Space is limited to help create a respectful and meaningful learning environment.
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Phyllis Rawlinson Park
11715 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, ON (if you'd like to include the full address)

📍 Meeting Point:
Main parking lot at Phyllis Rawlinson Park

Please arrive by 5:50 PM so we can begin together in a good way.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Water
• Bug spray (recommended)
• An open heart and respectful mindset

Cultural Notes

• Please do not harvest plants unless specifically invited to do so during the teachings.

• Photography is welcome with the consent of participants and facilitators.

• This is a teaching-centered experience, not a foraging tour.

Partners

This program is supported by Alectra and delivered in collaboration with the City of Richmond Hill.

Miigwetch for walking with us.