Credit: Alberta Health Services
A new Indigenous art feature wall is now the first thing people see when they come into the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) through the west doors.
The mural was unveiled during a traditional ceremony filled with prayers, dancing and drumming, with Indigenous leaders, Elders, the artist, AHS staff, physicians and site leaders all taking part.
The celebration highlighted the PLC’s ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and its work to create a space that feels welcoming, respectful and culturally grounded.
Created by Bearspaw First Nation artist Keevin Rider, the mural “The Power of the Medicine Wheel” is placed so everyone entering from the west walks through the Medicine Wheel, a symbol of balance, reflection and whole‑person care.
The Medicine Wheel is a sacred teaching for many Indigenous cultures. It’s often seen as representing the connection between spiritual, emotional, physical and mental health. It’s a reminder that wellness is about caring for the whole person and the relationships around them, not just treating illness.
We got to chat with the Senior Operating Officer for the Peter Lougheed Centre Nicholas Thain and asked about how the mural came to be.
We also asked about future ways of truth and reconciliation that the PLC is implementing.
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