Kotaanga Indigenous Healing Gardens
Donation protected
Located in Skokomish territory in western Washington our family owns property, which we are now designating as a community space. The property is currently being worked on as an indigenous gathering site and is being created as a retreat for water protectors, warriors, allies, collaborators, resistors, and great thinkers who need a place to regroup, refresh, retreat, and return to actions wherever they may be.
The retreat is being named "Kotaanga," which in our Tongva language means "the place of the trees."
There are two cabins, and we will begin building an outdoor kitchen space, community area, and additional lodging. The property is located along the Hood Canal and has beach access to launch canoe's, kayaks, or any indigenous watercraft we may be hosting at anytime. Our proprty is also on Canoe Journey waterway routes and is secluded within a private tree lined encampment.
This spring we are hosting some of our fellow Water Protectors, who will be helping with planting an Indigenous healing garden, self sufficiency garden, and additional building projects.
This is a work in progress, but it's a great start. This retreat is being built as a satellite-camp, which will be within a network of other camp/communities springing up in resistance nationwide, and as a model of the collective work that was done at Standing Rock.
However, to begin our Indigenous healing and sustainability garden we are in need of some financial support to bring in soil, tractor rental, purchase animal proof fencing, garden supplies, and other related expenses. The healing garden and food garden will contribute an added food source and herbal remedies for campers. So if you are able to support this community focused endeavor we would be extremely grateful.
Here in Coast Salish territory there is an abundance of natural as well as cultural beauty, and many Native friends and allies that will be sharing in making this a nurturing space, we're looking forward to having you all join us anytime--we will be happy to host you, or your group.
Tehoovet'a xaa, 'eyoohiinkem.
Lydia, Andre, and Jesse
The retreat is being named "Kotaanga," which in our Tongva language means "the place of the trees."
There are two cabins, and we will begin building an outdoor kitchen space, community area, and additional lodging. The property is located along the Hood Canal and has beach access to launch canoe's, kayaks, or any indigenous watercraft we may be hosting at anytime. Our proprty is also on Canoe Journey waterway routes and is secluded within a private tree lined encampment.
This spring we are hosting some of our fellow Water Protectors, who will be helping with planting an Indigenous healing garden, self sufficiency garden, and additional building projects.
This is a work in progress, but it's a great start. This retreat is being built as a satellite-camp, which will be within a network of other camp/communities springing up in resistance nationwide, and as a model of the collective work that was done at Standing Rock.
However, to begin our Indigenous healing and sustainability garden we are in need of some financial support to bring in soil, tractor rental, purchase animal proof fencing, garden supplies, and other related expenses. The healing garden and food garden will contribute an added food source and herbal remedies for campers. So if you are able to support this community focused endeavor we would be extremely grateful.
Here in Coast Salish territory there is an abundance of natural as well as cultural beauty, and many Native friends and allies that will be sharing in making this a nurturing space, we're looking forward to having you all join us anytime--we will be happy to host you, or your group.
Tehoovet'a xaa, 'eyoohiinkem.
Lydia, Andre, and Jesse
Organizer
Jesse Chayaakewe Cameron Briceño-Drescher
Organizer
Olympia, WA