Linked by Michael LevenstonDominique Rankin, Anicinape Hereditary Chief and one of the co-founders of the Indigenous Peoples Garden at Montreal Botanical Garden on Aug. 4, 2026. (Pamela Pagano, CityNews)The garden was developed through close collaboration with representatives of Quebec’s 11 Indigenous NationsCity NewsAug 4, 2026Excerpt:Originally opened on Aug. 3, 2001, during celebrations marking the 300th anniversary of the Great Peace of Montreal, the garden was developed through close collaboration with representatives of Quebec’s 11 Indigenous Nations. Since then, it has served as a place for education, cultural exchange and ceremony, while showcasing Indigenous knowledge and the deep relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the land. The anniversary also aligns with the 325th anniversary of the Great Peace of Montreal, the 1701 treaty signed between New France and dozens of First Nations. Both anniversaries were honoured on Tuesday through a blessing ceremony and guided visit of the garden.