Canada Newswire – Today, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) proudly announced the official launch of the second annual Secret Path Week. The goal of Secret Path Week is to answer Gord Downie’s call to “do something” by creating reconciliACTIONs and furthering the conversation about the history of residential schools…read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Shore News – It’s a simple story, and yet so difficult for some to comprehend how it could happen in Canada…read more.
Dal News – A designated space dedicated to providing accurate information about Indigenous history and the journey of reconciliation — that’s the concept behind the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space program…read more.
CBC – The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund will receive $5 million in funding as part of the 2018 Canadian federal budget…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
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OHSWEKEN, ON
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