Orange Shirt Day: A Walk for Reconciliation and Peace
Event Details
September 30th is recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Surviror Phyllis Webstad. As part of Orange Shirt Day, residents can come to Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd)...
September 30th is recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Surviror Phyllis Webstad. As part of Orange Shirt Day, residents can come to Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd) to reflect, where local indigenous people will host a Walk for Reconciliation and Peace. Gathering will begin at 5:30pm with opening remarks at 6:00 p.m., from the pavilion at the east end of the park with a walk to follow along the Waterfront Trail ending at Beachway Park for a Tobacco Ceremony.
Particpants are encouraged to wear organge shirts and moccasins if they have them.
This is a free event. No registration is required.
All residents are encouraged to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples with their unique cultures, traditions, communities and histories. Resources can be found here to support your learning journey.
