Media Release - October 2, 2025 - Municipality of Kincardine hosts Walk for Wenjack on October 18th

KINCARDINE, ON – In partnership with Bruce County, the Municipality of Kincardine is participating in the National Walk for Wenjack, led by the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF).

The walk honours the legacy of Chanie Wenjack, a young Anishinaabe boy who died while trying to return home after escaping a residential school. It provides an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to come together to reflect, learn, and take action on the journey toward reconciliation.

The Municipality of Kincardine’s Walk for Wenjack will take place on Saturday, October 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Walk Route

The 2 km walk begins at the Gazebo at Station Beach (southwest end of the park) and follows the boardwalk and sidewalks along Huron Terrace to Dunsmoor Park. Participants will pause at the outdoor pavilion in Dunsmoor Park for a discussion before returning to Station Beach.

Participants will be given a guide which will reference points along the walk that to learn about Chanie Wenjack’s walk.

Registration and Details

Register here: https://www.kincardine.ca/Journey/

Light refreshments will be available. The Nawash Food Bank will also accept donations on site, with the first 10 donors at each event receiving a gift of thanks from DWF.

For more information, please visit www.brucemuseum.ca/event/walk-for-wenjack

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Media Inquiries:
Lorie Fioze, Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Municipality of Kincardine
lfioze@kincardine.ca
519-396-3468 x7145

Mackenzie Clarke, IDEA Coordinator
Municipality of Kincardine
mclarke@kincardine.ca
519-396-3468 x7165