Please join us for an afternoon of family friendly activities for all ages to mark this year’s Orange Shirt Day.
All are welcome. No cost to participate. Refreshments included.

Program of Events

2:00 p.m.
Meet at Market Garden (312 Durham Street, Walkerton)

2:10 p.m.
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement, members of Neyaashiinigmiing Council will be invited to speak and share

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Family friendly activities set up throughout the Market Garden

2:30 p.m.
“Memengwaa” book reading by local Indigenous author Dorothy Ladd (copies of the book are available for purchase and signing)

3:30 p.m.
Everyone will gather for a short group walk to the Walkerton Library front steps to honour, remember, and pay our respects to the survivors of Residential Schools, and those who never made it home. As in previous years, items may be left on the steps if you wish (natural items preferred such as paper, rocks, flowers, etc.)

PARKING
Parking is available in the public lot directly north of the Market Garden park at 305 Catherine Street, Walkerton.