A Journal of Musical Things – It’s October, which means Secret Path Week is almost upon us again. Between October 17 and 22, Canadians are called to “Do Something,” as urged by Gord Downie during the final Tragically Hip concert, to further the conversation about reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures and people…read more.
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund’s new Educator Advisory Committee met for the first time using online meeting software to connect members from throughout Canada. The meeting was the first time educators from throughout Canada gathered to discuss the Legacy Schools program and get to know one another. We […]
The Kingston Whig Standard – Of the many musicians playing at the Gord Downie tribute show Saturday evening, two have a personal connection to the late Tragically Hip frontman…read more.
PA Now – The Prince Albert Raiders are teaming up with a national organization to promote reconciliation…read more.
Our friends at Learning Bird have created a series of free resources based on Secret Path, which tells the story of Chanie Wenjack’s flight from residential school. In honour of the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019, the resources that they have created position Chanie Wenjack’s story as an opportunity to explore the topic of Indigenous languages […]
Exclaim! – Gord Downie will be celebrated with a special Toronto benefit concert called “Secret Path Live,” which will find a series of performers paying tribute to the late Tragically Hip frontman…read more.
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is proud to say that all the schools in the Comox Valley School District are now members of our Legacy Schools program. All 23 school sites within the district will receive toolkits in preparation for the 2019-2020 school year. Not only is the whole school district now prepared […]
Our 2018-2019 Annual Report has been released. Filled with information on our programs, what we’ve achieved in our first year, and much more! View it here.
Canada Newswire – Scotiabank has unveiled its second Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in Toronto, further signifying its commitment to promoting education and discussion around reconciliation…read more.
Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Our goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all Canadians.
Phone: 1-844-944-4545
E-mail: staff@downiewenjack.ca
Address:
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OHSWEKEN, ON
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