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The Honouring Tree: A Symbol of Diversity and Legacy

A kinetic sculpture in Wascana Park, Regina, honouring diversity, legacy, and the contributions of people of African ancestry in Saskatchewan.

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The Honouring Tree, located in Regina's Wascana Park, is a 13-meter-tall stainless steel sculpture that serves as a symbol of life, legacy, and diversity. Installed in 2011, it commemorates the 1910 settlement of people with African ancestry in Regina and Saskatchewan. The kinetic sculpture features pentagonal stars that turn in the breeze, reflecting sunlight and representing the five elements.

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Local tips

  • Visit during different times of the day to see how the sunlight reflects off the kinetic sculpture's stars.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Royal Saskatchewan Museum to learn more about the province's history.
  • Take a walk along the Wascana Lake shoreline to enjoy the scenic views and other monuments in Wascana Park.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Honouring Tree is located within Wascana Park, near the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. From the museum, walk south towards Wascana Lake. The Honouring Tree will be visible on your left, a short walk from the museum's main entrance. There is no admission fee to visit the Honouring Tree.

  • Public Transport

    Regina Transit buses serve Wascana Park. Several bus routes have stops along Albert Street near Wascana Park. From downtown Regina, take a bus heading south on Albert Street. Get off at a stop near 20th Avenue and walk east into the park. The Honouring Tree is a short walk from Albert Street, near the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. A single bus fare is $3.

  • Taxi/Ride-Share

    Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber operate in Regina. From downtown Regina, a taxi to the Honouring Tree at Wascana Park will cost approximately $13.50, depending on traffic and the specific route. Ask the driver to take you to the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Wascana Park; the Honouring Tree is nearby.

  • Driving

    From downtown Regina, drive south on Albert Street. Turn east into Wascana Park. Parking is available in the park, including near the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Parking fees vary, with street parking costing $2 per hour. Be aware of parking restrictions and time limits. Parking lots are also available, with typical daily rates around $15.

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The Honouring Tree stands as a public art installation and a diversity legacy project within Wascana Park. Initiated by the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum (SACHM), it commemorates the arrival of people of African ancestry in Regina and Saskatchewan in 1910. The tree serves as a symbol of life, legacy, and diversity, encouraging reflection on the past, heritage, contributions, and both the positive and challenging times. The sculpture, created by artist Ron Baird, is made of polished, stainless steel and reaches 13 meters high. Its kinetic design incorporates pentagonal stars that rotate with the wind, creating flashes of reflected sunlight. These stars symbolize the pioneers of African descent and those who would follow. The five points of the stars represent earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, unified by a circle representing cosmic laws. The site is a place for gatherings, rituals, celebrations, and meditation. The Honouring Tree provides a sense of belonging, freedom, hope, and opportunity for the future. Wascana Park itself enhances the tree's significance with its lush greenery and peaceful atmosphere. The park is one of Canada's largest urban parks, offering walking trails, monuments, and attractions like the Royal Saskatchewan Museum nearby.

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