Rock Your Roots for Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21st has been recognized annually as National Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly National Aboriginal Day) since 1996. For generations, many Indigenous communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the Summer Solstice as the longest day of the year.

This is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of Indigenous people.

The City of Saskatoon, in its role as Co-Chair of Reconciliation Saskatoon, has helped organize the Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation. Participants answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action by promoting reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, and working to make Saskatoon a more inclusive community.

How to participate:

• Visit beaconnectr.com/june21 to catch stories, entertainment, and messages from those walking.
• Plan a walk by yourself or with a few others and spend some time thinking Survivors and how you can engage in reconciliation.
• Showcase your support publicly and, during your walk, wear your cultural regalia or the reconciliation colours of yellow, red, and blue.
• Take a ‘walk selfie’ and share to social media with the hashtag #RockYourRoots.

The Rock Your Roots Walk has been an annual event in Saskatoon since 2016, attracting thousands of people for a walk along Saskatoon’s riverbank. The event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID and has been re-imagined this year to keep participants safe.