Tree of Peace Unity Walk

Dream-Vison of Deganawidah - the Peacemaker

The Tree of Peace Unity Walk, the dream-vision of the Deganawidah, the Peacemaker, came to me from the Vision Giver. The vision is to bring Canadian First Nation People’s and non-indigenous peoples of all walks of life together to walk hand-in-hand for the healing of our past and move forward, with respect and honour for each other. To be a peace nation and a model for the world.

We will plant 44 Trees of Peace (White Pine) in communities across Canada during the Tree of Peace Unity Walk, including a call for each provincial parliament to have a Tree of Peace planted on parliament grounds.

The Tree of Peace Unity Walk calls by petition, the planting of a National Tree of Peace on Parliament Hill in Ottawa at the conclusion of the walk.

Tree of Peace Unity Walk, Queen’s Park, Sunday August 28, 2016 – Sunday August 20, 2017 (52 weeks)

Every Sunday at 2pm Jesse-Blue "Oak" Forrest (Walking Thunder) will walk seven times around the Ontario Parliament at Queen’s Park in Toronto carrying the Tree of Peace Unity Walk flag. The walk is done moon-wise (counter clock-wise) around the building. This walk is to petition the Ontario Legislative Assembly to plant a provincial Tree of Peace on parliament grounds, petitions are available for signing. To join, arrive at 1:45pm in the parking lot at the south side of the parliament building, all are welcome. During this time period Walking Thunder will be giving talks on the Tree of Peace Unity Walk across Ontario.

* The Peacemaker was born on Eagle Hill, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario. The planting of the first Tree of Peace on provincial grounds will be done in Ontario in honour of the Peacemaker's birth and birthplace.

Tree of Peace Unity Walk (Phase 2), Queen's Park, Saturday August 26, 2017 - Saturday February 10, 2018 (26 weeks)

This phase of the walk is dedicated to the Indigenous Youth Suicide Crisis, in support of Grass Roots Indigenous Women which is holding an urgent vigil for Indigenous children and youth called Ground Zero INAC, Toronto.

Every Saturday at 1:30pm Jesse-Blue "Oak" Forrest (Walking Thunder) will walk seven times around, starting in front (south side) of the Ontario Parliament building, walking around the building including the Queen’s Park on the north side of the Parliament, and continuing back to the front of the Parliament carrying the Tree of Peace Unity Walk flag. The walk is done moon-wise (counter clock-wise) around the building and Queen's Park. This walk is to petition the Ontario Legislative Assembly to plant a provincial Tree of Peace on parliament grounds, petitions are available for signing. To join, arrive at 1:15pm in the parking lot at the south side of the parliament building, all are welcome.

* The original Tree of Peace was planted at the head waters of Onondaga Lake in New York on August 31, 1142. This was the birth of the Great Law of Peace - Spiritual Democracy, and the Iroquois Confederation.

National Walk

Tree of Peace Unity Walk phase one, Saturday March 10, 2018 - autumn 2018

The first leg of the National Walk begins on the Highway of Tears starting from Prince Rupert to Prince George, British Columbia, on Saturday March 10, 2018, in memory of the victims of the Highway of Tears. Along the route of the Highway of Tears Walking Thunder will be planting 25 Trees of Peace (not including the 44 Trees of Peace) in honour of each of the women. He will be continuing the walk across British Columbia and across the country and will culminate when Walking Thunder has walked the across the country and arrives in Ottawa in the autumn of 2018.

Tree of Peace Unity Walk Canadian Territories Visit, Winter 2018/2019

Walking Thunder visits the Yukon, North West Territories and Nunavut for Tree of Peace Unity Walk ceremonies with communities and First Nations Peoples.

Tree of Peace Unity Walk phase two, Saturday April 13, 2019 – Saturday September 21, 2019

The second phase of the walk begins in St. John's, Newfoundland and culminates in Ottawa on International Peace Day, Saturday September 21, 2019.

How to get involved:

• Donation gift. Walking Thunder works with volunteers and dedicates 100% of his time to the Dream-Vison of Deganawidah - the Peacemaker, with no financial compensation. Donations are gratefully appreciated. 
• Petitions. The call for the National Peace Tree in Ottawa, and a Tree of Peace at each provincial capital building is called by petition. Download the petitions from the Petition page. Make sure to follow the detailed instructions so that your petition is valid.
• Register your Community. To have one of the 44 Trees of Peace planted in your community contact us for information.
• Walk. All people are welcome to join Walking Thunder during the different phases of the Tree of Peace Unity Walk. Canadians are encouraged to organize walks around their provincial parliament buildings every Sunday at 2pm EST in unity with Walking Thunder’s walk around the Ontario provincial parliament building. This is a peaceful movement (not a protest) by the people, and we work in unison with our brothers and sisters in our provincial legislative assemblies, and obtain the proper permits.
• Volunteer. We are looking for First Nations and non-indigenous Canadian volunteers. Please contact us.

First Nations People’s and non-indigenous peoples of Canada, walk together in unity to follow the four White Roots of Peace that will lead us to the Tree of Peace. As we walk, we will honour the territories of the First Nations People’s and Councils. It is time to heal and move forward together, for the next seven generations.

“You pick the path that’s yours

and the Creator

will show you your mission."

-Tadodaho Chief Leon Shenandoah