WALK WITH THE EARTH APRIL 18, 2026
HIP is a Rotary led charitable organization with a National Board (Directors are both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous - many are both Rotary members and Indigenous) with District Coordinators in all regions of Canada.
Alumni Youth leaders across the 4 selected cities for 2026, have volunteered and developed this walk to support the future Y2Y camps.
Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park in partnership with HIP Y2Y (Honouring Indigenous Peoples, Youth To Youth) and local youth like Bishop Carroll High School Student Alumni Lily Beaton, presents Walk with the Earth, a reconnection to the earth, one another and truth and reconciliation action.
All funds raised through this event directly support youth attending the annual HIP Y2Y forum which takes 50 youth (25 indigenous and 25 non indigenous) from across Canada for a week. They will never forget the camp and where they were learning, leading and connecting with others. Students are selected by personal attributes, passion about cultural understanding and adaptability and community engagement and leadership. Applications are circulated to all High schools in each province, including all First Nations High schools.
Register to fundraise or donate online through Canada Helps and support the next generation of youth.
Walk with Purpose, Walk with Community, Walk with the Earth.
Walk with the Earth will take place on Saturday, April 18th at THE SITE – Bragg Creek (the former Kiwanis Camp at Hwy 8 and 22), with Opening Ceremonies by Youth Leaders, Honourable Elder, sponsors, and special guests. Opening is at 11 am and the walk will be 2.5 km or 5 km culminating at 1 pm. The route is fully accessible.
Can’t walk the route? Volunteers always welcome to help with registration, passing out water and cheering on participants.
Clear your calendars! Register your team. Come out for a wonderful walk in the beauty of nature.
More information is in the link below! https://honouringindigenouspeoples.com/walk-with-the-earth/#sp-rqveza
For further information, please contact
Pat Neuman
Indigenous Relations Committee,
Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park
pneuman647@gmail.com or 416-889-5673
416-889-5673.