Orange Shirt Day: A Walk for Reconciliation and Peace-Spencer Smith Park

 

Sept. 30 is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Survivor 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. Opening remarks will begin at 5:00 p.m., from the pavilion at the east end of the park with a reflective walk to follow along the Waterfront Trail ending at Beachway Park for a Tobacco Ceremony. 

Participants are encouraged to wear orange 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.

Join the local urban Indigenous community for a Walk for Reconciliation and Peace at Spencer Smith Park. Inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, we gather to honour Survivors of residential schools and those who never returned home.

Program highlights:

• Opening remarks at 5 p.m. (pavilion)

• Walk for Reconciliation and Peace along the Waterfront Trail

• Tobacco Ceremony at Beachway Park

This is a time to reflect, listen, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities. All are welcome to attend. Wear your orange shirts and moccasins if you have them.