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A large group of people gather in front of a brown building with multiple murals on its outer walls. Pictured in the murals, among multiple aspects, are eagles, Indigenous characters, and river scenery.

Resistance and Reconciliation in York

Date

September 19 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location

Start Point

Wells Hills Park (145 Hilton Ave)

End Point

21 Vaughan Rd, St. Clair Ave W

Cost

$10.05 per person

Registration

Please register below.
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September 19 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Discover the city through art and Indigenous storytelling, and see Toronto in a whole new way.

Explore the enduring Indigenous presence in the Bathurst and St. Clair area through its parks, public art, and community spaces. Visit murals in the area depicting wolves, guardians, and layered landscapes, while learning about the Medicine Wheel, the Dish With One Spoon, Orange Shirt Day, and Indigenous-led care. Along the way, you’ll hear inspiring stories of Indigenous resistance, healing, and community-building that continue to shape Toronto.

This tour will be led by Mike Buckland. Born in Burlington and now based in Toronto, Mike remains deeply connected to his community of Membertou First Nation in Unama’ki (Cape Breton). With over 15 years of experience as an educator, he is dedicated to making history engaging, accessible, and grounded in lived experience. Mike works as an Instructor with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, delivering training that addresses Indigenous-specific racism and supports systems change. His work is rooted in storytelling, relationship-building, and community knowledge, bringing forward Indigenous presence, resilience, and voices in urban spaces.

A group of people are standing in a laneway. On the wall of the building to the right of the laneway is a mural of an Indigenous medicine wheel (a circle with yellow, white, red, and black wedges). Large green trees are in the background.
Tour participants, Indigenous Art & Nature, September 17, 2023. Image by Johnny Wu.
People are seen walking around a paved surface with mural in the background. In the foreground, the paved surface has geometric lines and shapes painted.
Basketball Court Mural at David Crombie Park, Resistance and Reconciliation tour, September 6, 2025.
A small group of people are seen standing on a paved surface with part of a fire truck visible in the background. Most hold papers in their hands. The central figure seems to be looking up and to the right. One person on the left looks up and holds a hand above her eyes.
Tour participants, Resistance and Reconciliation, June 15, 2025. Image by Jesse McDougall.
Group of people stand in an alley. On one side is a colourful mural on a brick wall. The other side has a planting of sunflowers.
Tour participants, Indigenous Art & Nature, July 23, 2023. Image by Agnes Manivit.

Registration

This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time through our website.

Wells Hills Park

145 Hilton Ave
Toronto, M5P1N4 Canada + Google Map

Accessibility

This tour is approximately 1 kilometre in distance and takes place predominantly on paved city sidewalks and streets.

FAQs

Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour’s starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check-in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.

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