PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, the walks in Calgary and Winnipeg have been cancelled today due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled for a later date. Stay tuned!


Youth-Led. Relationship-Driven. Impact-Focused.

Walk with Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth who are leading change together—caring for the Earth while advancing Truth and Reconciliation through action, learning, and shared responsibility.


This powerful walk raises funds for HIP’s youth-to-youth programs and brings community together in shared commitment to caring for the Earth.


This movement is built on partnership. Youth work side by side across cultures and communities, guided by Indigenous knowledge, respect for the land, and a shared commitment to a healthier, more sustainable future.


This is more than a walk. It is: 


  • Youth leadership in motion.
  • Reconciliation practiced, not promised.
  • Environmental stewardship rooted in relationship.


Join the youth. Walk with purpose. Help shape the future.


Mark your calendars for April 18, 2026. 

What is Walk With The Earth?

Walk With The Earth is an annual, youth-led fundraising walk hosted in Rotary parks and community trails across Canada. The event is designed not just to raise money, but to bring people back to land; to learn, reflect, and walk with purpose.

 

Each walk is planned in partnership with HIP, local Rotary clubs, elders, and youth alumni from the Youth-2-Youth (Y2Y) program, ensuring community connection is at the heart of the day. 

Where Your Support Goes

Funds raised through Walk with the Earth support HIP’s Y2Y program, uniting Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth for land-based learning and cultural exchange. Supporting one youth costs approximately $5,000, ensuring barrier-free participation and empowering young leaders to advance sustainability and reconciliation in their communities.

Why This Event Matters

We walk because youth are carrying the future of reconciliation and land stewardship. By supporting Walk with the Earth, you empower young leaders to build cross-cultural relationships, learn from the land, and lead with respect and responsibility. Investing in youth is investing in hope—for stronger communities, meaningful reconciliation, and a healthier planet.

Join Us! Four Cities, One Walk.

WHITBY
In partnership with the
Rotary Club of Whitby & Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, this event will be held in the Whitby Waterfront Trail starting at the Rotary Pavilion.

Special Guest Speakers
Mark Carpenter

WINNIPEG
In partnership with the
Rotary Club of Winnipeg and Charleswood, this event will be held in Assiniboine Forest with an opening ceremony across the street on the campus of the Canadian Mennonite University (500 Shaftesbury Blvd.; parking in north lot)

Special Guest Speaker
Niigaan Sinclair

CALGARY
In partnership with the
Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park, this event will be held at THE SITE
Hwy 22 at Hwy 8 ( 241001 Range Rd 42 Rockyview County)

Special Guest Speaker
Elder Alvin Manitopyes

Not in one of our host cities? Bring the Walk to your community.

Walk with the Earth is built to be shared. Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth, families, schools, and community partners are encouraged to organize their own local walks—grounded in respect for the land, youth leadership, and Truth and Reconciliation in action.

Wherever you are, the walk can begin with you.

By hosting a community walk, you join a national movement while responding to the unique stories, Nations, and environments of your own region. We provide guidance, resources, and connection to the broader network—you provide the heart, the land, and the people.

Contact Us!

Walk with the Earth – Event Agenda

APRIL 18, 2026

10:00 AM | Check-In Opens
Participant registration and information desk.
Accessible check-in and volunteer support available.

11:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Circle

  • Land Acknowledgement

  • Opening Words from Indigenous and Youth Leaders

  • Purpose of the Walk and Community Guidelines
    Seating and accessible viewing areas provided.

11:30 AM | Walk Begins
All ages are welcome. Participants may choose:

  • 2.5 km Walk – flat, accessible route suitable for mobility devices, strollers, and participants who prefer a shorter distance

  • 5 km Walk – extended route for those who wish to walk farther

12:30–1:00 PM | Walk Concludes (approx.)
Closing reflections and community connection.
Accessible washrooms and rest areas available.

Accessibility & Inclusion

  • Walk with the Earth is a barrier-free, inclusive event

  • Routes are clearly marked, with volunteers positioned throughout

  • Participants are welcome to walk at their own pace or participate for any portion of the route

  • Support persons and service animals are welcome

Making an Impact on Youth & the Environment

“I think I’d be a completely
different person if I didn’t go
to HIP, meet the people I did,
and learn the lessons
that I learned.”
David Horn – Y2Y 2023,
Manitoba

“It’s important to understand that
we all have a story and we all have different cultures. This has honestly changed my life. I loved this opportunity.”
Xavier Lefty, Y2Y 2024,
British Columbia

“It really gave me hope that a future of respectful collaboration is possible and that we can all learn from each other and make the world a better place.”
Lauren Brown, Y2Y 2025,
Nova Scotia

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