Walk for Reconciliation 2023

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

Free

Harry Hays Building, 220 4 Ave SE, Calgary

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Events Description

 

Join in the Walk for Reconciliation, an opportunity to reflect on the difficult history and atrocities of residential schools in Canada, the legacies of survivors, and how we can all move forward together to overcome adversity. Registration is free and open to everyone.

All are welcome to join the Walk for Reconciliation for an opportunity to reflect on the difficult history and atrocities of residential schools in Canada, the legacies of survivors, and steps we can take in the healing process as we move towards a stronger future together. We encourage participants to bring any banners, signs, or flags you would like to display during the Walk.

This annual walk began in 2009 as a partnership between Trellis Society and the Aboriginal Friendship Center of Calgary to commemorate Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s formal apology to the survivors of Indian Residential Schools. The Walk, originally held on June 11, was later moved to June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, to acknowledge the larger conversation and active movement towards Reconciliation.

Who is it for?

All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Free

How to get tickets?

Buy online

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date: Wednesday June 21, 2023

8 am: start walk at Harry Hays Building | 220 4 Ave SE
10 am: walk ends at Fort Calgary | 950 9th Ave SE
10:15 am: outdoor gathering with performances by drummers and dancers, and speeches
11/11:30 am: free community meal catered by Spolumbo’s for the first 200 participants

Venue & Address

Harry Hays Building, 220 4 Ave SE

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Free parking is available at Fort Calgary

Accessible by Public Transport

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