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Orange Shirt Day Walk & Run
Treaty One Nations invites everyone to join us for the inaugural Orange Shirt Day Treaty One Run & Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2026, beginning at the Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine Park in Winnipeg.
The free 5 km Run & Walk will bring together Residential School Survivors, families, First Nations communities, youth, and members of the public to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the strength and resilience of Survivors, families, and communities.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Location: Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine Park, 1496 Wellington Cres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Check-in: 10:00 AM
Run & Walk: 11:00 AM
Distance: 5 km
Cost: FREE
Registration: Register for the Orange Shirt Day Treaty One Run & Walk
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome.
OPENING CEREMONY
The gathering will begin with an opening ceremony at the Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine Park before participants head out on the 5 km route.
The ceremony will include prayer, an Honour Song, acknowledgements of Residential School Survivors and Elders, and a historical reflection on the Assiniboia Residential School and its lasting impacts.
RUN & WALK ROUTE
The 5 km course will begin at the former Assiniboia Residential School site and travel through the surrounding area before returning to Theodore Fontaine Park.
Following the Run & Walk, participants are invited to gather at the finish area for refreshments and to connect with community partners, cultural displays, and educational resources.
REGISTER
Registration is free and open to everyone.
Participants are encouraged to register in advance through Race Roster:
We invite everyone to walk or run with us as we come together to honour Survivors, remember the children, and continue the work of truth, remembrance, and healing.