Tree Planting with NDG

Tree planting with Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag Indigenous youth program

The community is invited to join Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag (Anishinaabemowin for “flooded valley healing”), a program for Indigenous youth offering employment, mentorship, and pathways to postsecondary education at the University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design. The program provides hands-on ecological learning opportunities to address a growing intergenerational gap in traditional environmental knowledge.

Who is it for?

All ages

Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pets are not permitted at this program. Service animals are always welcome.

French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

Tickets : Free

Please only choose one time slot for your participation. Please arrive on time in order to view the planting demonstration.

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date: Sunday September 21, 2025 to Sunday September 21, 2025

We will be hosting two planting times

Session 1: 11:00 – 12:30 (arrival 10:45)

Session 2: 12:30 – 14:00 (arrival 12:15)

Please only choose one time slot for your participation. Please arrive on time in order to view the planting demonstration.

Venue & Address

Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, North York, Ontario. M3K 2C5

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Accessible by Public Transport