Commemorating 10 Years of Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation
This news release is being sent on behalf of Reconciliation Saskatoon.
Reconciliation Saskatoon invites everyone in the community to join the 2026 Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation on June 19, 2026, recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day.
This year is a special year because it marks 10 years since the very first Rock Your Roots Walk and the formation of the Reconciliation Saskatoon collective. This year is also the 150th Anniversary of Treaty 6, commemorating when First Nations and the Crown entered into the Treaty 6 agreement in 1876.
Event Details:
When: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Walk starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Program starts at 11:45 a.m. with the Grand Entry.
Where: Victoria Park
This walk brings the community together to honour the truth of the Residential schools and those who survived them, as well as demonstrate our collective commitment to Reconciliation. This year’s theme is “āhkamēyimok” which means “we all persevere”.
Following the walk, Reconciliation Saskatoon will present a program and host activities in the park, made possible by the generous contributions and support of numerous community partners who have helped ensure the continued growth and success of this event.
Attendees will have the chance to experience performances and hear from Elders and Residential School Survivors, who will share their perspectives on the importance of Reconciliation and passing this knowledge on to future generations.
Walk participants are encouraged to “Rock Your Roots” by wearing orange, donning contemporary or traditional regalia, or carrying signs that honour and celebrate their heritage.
Reconciliation Saskatoon recognizes the incredible support of Community Sponsors that make this event possible. For the full list of supporters and all event details visit: Reconciliation Saskatoon | Facebook
Rock Your Roots is organized by Reconciliation Saskatoon, which is co-chaired by the City of Saskatoon. The intent of this event is to answer the TRC Calls to Action by demonstrating a commitment to Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and continuing work towards an inclusive community. The walk has been an annual one in Saskatoon since 2016.