Every year this event has shown that so many of us want to show our support in raising awareness for this important cause. There are many survivors of Residential schools today who are still dealing with the trauma that they endured. This trauma has been passed on to children of survivors and so on. Acknowledging colonial history and its ongoing impact helps to keep this movement alive. It takes a community, and every step counts.

The Run/Walk will begin at the Lions Park and will end at the St Albert Healing Garden where we will have time to connect and reflect on the survivors, their families, and those children who never made it home. As you walk/run we recommend that you reflect personally on your own path to Reconciliation and what it means for you.

You will be provided with an orange ribbon that you will carry with you as you walk/run, and when you reach the Healing Garden you can tie the ribbon around the gazebo posts. There will be cards as well as markers if you want to leave a message with the ribbon.

The path will be marked. Dogs are welcome (on a leash of course). Free parking located next to the Lions Park. Paid parking is located across the street from the park. Bathrooms are on site at the start point. Please note that the St Albert Farmers Market will be running this day near the run location and so the area will get busy.
There will be indigenous dancers, drummers and guest speakers at the event.