The goal of this project is to guide Native American students in the creation of a symbol of sacred ceremonial space and to teach traditional healing arts.

The timeline of this project would be completion of the wheel by spring of 2004. Work on the medicine wheel began during the summer of 2003.

The outcome of this project would be for Native American students to have a better understanding of traditional ways and to provide an avenue for sharing these traditions among knowledgeable elders and students.

This project interacts with the community through the sharing of a sacred Native American tradition with the community at large. The location of the garden in front of the tribal cultural center provides ample opportunity for community visitors to enjoy. The potential impact of this project would allow for the sharing among elders and students of traditional culture and the inclusion of the garden in ceremonial gatherings.

The service learning component will consist of students maintaining the garden in their local community.

Students may share their projects by inviting classes to use the garden for science studies. Students will gather their work in the form of a guide to the garden and identification of herbs and their healing properties.

Student learning will be evaluated through reflective writings, a printed guide to the garden, and the sharing of remedies made from healing plants. Assessments on participation will be included in student portfolios.

Students will evaluate the project through increased interaction with tribal elders, their bioregion, and community feedback on the project.

The Cahto Tribe began work on the medicine wheel garden in June of this year. Tribal members have donated many hours to the project.

The Cahto Tribe has donated the land use and water for maintenance of the garden. Cost for completion of the project is estimated at $1200.00.