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Echuca College opens its indigenous garden

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Open: The Echuca College community walking through the smoke during the smoking ceremony at their new indigenous garden. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.

Echuca College has opened its indigenous garden at the front of the school, marking the end of a long process of development and work.

The garden has different varieties of native healing plants that are integral to the smoking ceremonies taking place at Echuca College.

Well-being engagement leader David Doherty said the team conducted extensive research with local elders and the school’s Koorie educators to tailor the garden for the country the school stands on.

Local flavour: The garden is filled with heavily researched local healing plants, as well as artork and red gum seats. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.
Community: The healing rocks that the Echuca College community placed in the garden. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.
Ribbon-cutting: Principal Jessica Sargeant and Uncle Rick Ronan opening the garden. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.
Respect: Uncle Rick Ronan performing the Welcome To Country. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.
Important: The smoking ceremony being performed at Echuca College. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.
Culture: The Echuca College community participates in the smoking ceremony. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by steve Huntley.
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