The day of action began on the south lawn in front ofQueens Park in Toronto with a traditional drum ceremony. (Dean Bradley)

By Dean Bradley, CBC

Close to 2,500 marchers went from Queens' Park to Allan Gardens on June 24, 2010 to protest leaders who they believe are ignoring native rights.

Over 1,000 activists marched south down University Avenue, peacefully windingits way through the downtown. (Dean Bradley)

Over one hundred politicalactivists carried an enormous sign reading Native Land Rights that stretchedacross all four lanes of traffic and stretched a block in length. (Dean Bradley)

As the marchprogresses through the downtown the sound of drums and signing reverberated offof the downtown buildings. (Dean Bradley)

The march finished in Allengardens. The entire day was very festive, there were no incidents. (Dean Bradley)