This Sunday, September 22, walk and share commitment to witnessing the ongoing process of healing and reconciliation.
Watch this video to learn what Mayor Gregor Robertson, Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, and Councillor Andrea Reimer have to say about the importance of reconciliation and this special celebration.
Walk for Reconciliation
DATE: Sunday, September 22, 2013
START LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Plaza, W. Georgia at Hamilton
FINISH LOCATION: Concord Pacific Place, 88 Pacific Blvd
8:30-9:00 AM Walker Assembly & Entertainment
9:00-10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
10 AM Walk begins
11:00 AM Closing protocol begins
Visit vancouver.ca/year-of-reconciliation for more information. Visit the Walk for Reconciliation event page, to register yourself or to register a team.
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be the keynote speaker at the Walk for Reconciliation on September 22. Dr. King’s visit marks the 50th anniversary of her father’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech and a pivotal moment in the human rights movement. Read more here.
The event will also feature an inclusive celebration before, after, and along the walk route with live entertainment, stories, songs, dance, food and more.
Thank you for taking part in this powerful way for us to come together and demonstrate our support for the process of healing. We thank you in advance for helping to establish a strong foundation of openness, dignity, and hope for new relationships between Aboriginal people and all Canadians as we move forward, together.
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