WALK TOWARDS TRUTH - 2024

A WALK TOWARDS TRUTH is a reflective fundraising walk for Settlers to honour Indigenous survivors, families and communities.

On Saturday, October 5th, we will walk for the children who, by no choice of their own, were forced into residential schools and stripped of everything they once knew. The WALK TOWARDS TRUTH is symbolic of the journey the children took when escaping the residential school to return to their families. Sadly, many did not make it. Those that did survive carry with them the trauma and sorrow of their loss from families, languages, songs, teachings and ceremonies. These losses are still felt today. On the walk, together we will engage in reflection to honour those who have been lost and Indigenous residential school survivors.

We will gather at 7:00am at the parking lot by Good Minds Books. At 7:25 we will hold s sunrise reflection at the Woodland Cultural Centre. At 8 am, we will begin the 17 km journey from Woodland Cultural Centre and on towards Six Nations, the home of many of the children who attended the residential school. The walk ends at Chiefwood Park where closing reflections and sharing will take place. This humble walk is intended for personal reflection.

Transportation will be provided from Chiefwood back to our starting point.

In preparation for the walk, On October 3, we will host a Circle on Zoom to connect with participants. This Circle will be led by an Indigenous Elder, who provides leadership to our group and is a Residential School Survivor. They will offer thoughts and guidance to the group in preparation for the walk.

All Funds raised will go to the We Matter Campaign, an Indigenous youth-lead organization dedicated to Indigenous youth support, hope and life promotion. Please consider donating directly to their organize: donate here

We invite all participants to wear an Orange Shirt in memory of the children. If you are looking for a shirt please visit Healing of the Seven Generations or Windwalkers to order a shirt

Registration for the Walk is $25.00 a person. Registration fees will be used to support the walk and any money left over will go towards the We Matter Campaign.

Registraton for the Tour is $15.00 a person. Registration fees will cover the tours fees and go to The Woodland Cultural Centre.

More information on the route will be provided upon registration.

The committee for this event is comprised of people who are actively working to action the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and is guided by an Indigenous Residential School Survivor.

Host or Publisher WALK TOWARDS TRUTH ALLIANCE