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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 27, 2017
Every Sunday at 2pm Jesse-Blue 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 Peacemakers birth.
Peacemaker Pilgrimage, Thursday August 31, 2017 - October 2017
Walking Thunder will follow in the steps of the Peacemaker, carrying the Peacemaker wampum belt. The pilgrimage begins on Eagle Hill, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario, and continues through New York State. 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 phase of the national walk begins in Tofino, British Columbia, on Saturday March 10, 2018, and culminates 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 21, 2019.
How to get involved:
o 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. To donate please click here or on our Donate page.
o 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.
o Register your Community. To have one of the 44 Trees of Peace planted in your community contact us for information.
o 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.
o 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
