In 2006, Mayor David Miller of the City of Toronto and Michael Di Biase of the City of Vaughan proclaimed Peace Tree Day, a new festival for children, youth and families of every culture and faith to celebrate peace, diversity and fusion through the arts!

In 2007, York Region, York Region District School Board, York Region Catholic District School Board, York Regional Police and the City of Windsor proclaimed Peace Tree Day on June 1st. Celebrations were held in Stouffville, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Windsor, Hamilton, PEI and in many schools, camps and hospitals. Find out how to proclaim Peace Tree Day in your city. Visit Proclamation.

In 2008, Peace Tree Day was celebrated in Toronto, Vaughan, York Region, Windsor, and Hamilton.  In York Region, the York Regional Police unveiled the world's first Peace Tree Garden. At Toronto's Peace Tree Stand, children raised $3,310 for UNICEF'S Mynamar/Burma Cyclone Appeal and Free the Children's China Relief Fund.  Details. 

In 2009, Peace Tree Day was proclaimed in Brampton, Ontario and celebrated in Toronto, Vaughan, York Region, Brampton, Hyderabad, Gujarat, and Kashmir, India. Peace Tree Day in Brampton and Toronto raised $1,080 for War Child Canada and Free the Children.

The Peace Tree initiative is now being implemented in Israel to unite children from Israel and Palestine and in Kashmir, India to unite Hindu and Muslim children. Schools in Vaughan, York Region, Brampton, Charlottetown, Maryland, Hyderabad and Jammu/Kashmir India will also join in the Peace Tree Day 2010 celebrations.

Register your school and join us to celebrate Peace Tree Day 2010 in Toronto at Mel Lastman Square on June 1st. View details and schedule .