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The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is part of Gord Downie’s legacy and commitment to reconciliation. #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething #SecretPathWeek
Learn more about the Robinson-Huron #Treaty, which involves the land east of Georgian Bay and the northern shores of Lake Huron. Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Learn more about the Robinson-Huron #Treaty, which involves the land east of Georgian Bay and the northern shores of Lake Huron. Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
Want to learn more about the treaties where you live or visit?
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
#TreatiesRecognitionWeek #Treaties #ReconciliACTION
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
#TreatiesRecognitionWeek #Treaties #ReconciliACTION
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Want to learn more about the treaties where you live or visit?
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
#TreatiesRecognitionWeek #Treaties #ReconciliACTION
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
#TreatiesRecognitionWeek #Treaties #ReconciliACTION
November 2 – 8 is #TreatiesRecognitionWeek in Ontario.
Want to learn more about the treaties where you live or visit?
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
Want to learn more about the treaties where you live or visit?
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
November 2 – 8 is #TreatiesRecognitionWeek in Ontario.
Want to learn more about the treaties where you live or visit?
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
Want to learn more about the treaties where you live or visit?
Websites such as Whose.Land and Native-Land.ca are excellent resources for learning about local treaties and for helping you craft an authentic land acknowledgment or welcome.
Send us your reconciliACTIONs and WIN!
📸 Share your photos, videos, lessons, presentations & displays that celebrate Indigenous cultures and demonstrate how you're moving reconciliation forward.
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DownieWenjackFund #DoSomething #ReconciliACTION #EducationalResources #Contest
📸 Share your photos, videos, lessons, presentations & displays that celebrate Indigenous cultures and demonstrate how you're moving reconciliation forward.
legacyschools.ca
DownieWenjackFund #DoSomething #ReconciliACTION #EducationalResources #Contest
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Send us your reconciliACTIONs and WIN!
📸 Share your photos, videos, lessons, presentations & displays that celebrate Indigenous cultures and demonstrate how you're moving reconciliation forward.
legacyschools.ca
DownieWenjackFund #DoSomething #ReconciliACTION #EducationalResources #Contest
📸 Share your photos, videos, lessons, presentations & displays that celebrate Indigenous cultures and demonstrate how you're moving reconciliation forward.
legacyschools.ca
DownieWenjackFund #DoSomething #ReconciliACTION #EducationalResources #Contest
On October 22, 1966, Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old Anishinaabe boy, died after escaping the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. He tried to walk over 600 kilometres to his home community in Ogoki Post.
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
On October 22, 1966, Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old Anishinaabe boy, died after escaping the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. He tried to walk over 600 kilometres to his home community in Ogoki Post.
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
Today, on the anniversary of his passing, we honour Gord Downie – fearless artist, poetic visionary, and bridge-builder – who used his voice to not only shape the landscape of Canadian music, but to call on all of us to “Do Something” to move reconciliation forward. secretpathweek.ca
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today, on the anniversary of his passing, we honour Gord Downie – fearless artist, poetic visionary, and bridge-builder – who used his voice to not only shape the landscape of Canadian music, but to call on all of us to “Do Something” to move reconciliation forward. secretpathweek.ca
Today, on the anniversary of his passing, we honour Gord Downie – fearless artist, poetic visionary, and bridge-builder – who used his voice to not only shape the landscape of Canadian music, but to call on all of us to “Do Something” to move reconciliation forward. secretpathweek.ca
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today, on the anniversary of his passing, we honour Gord Downie – fearless artist, poetic visionary, and bridge-builder – who used his voice to not only shape the landscape of Canadian music, but to call on all of us to “Do Something” to move reconciliation forward. secretpathweek.ca
Legacy Schools! Ready to #WalkForWenjack?
Enter the Walk for Wenjack Contest for a chance to win $1,500 + a W4W toolkit (pins, poster, lesson plan & more).
Enter Oct 17 – Nov 7, 2025
Open to all registered Legacy Schools educators.
Submit your idea + budget today: https://ow.ly/20Qg50XcMOF
Enter the Walk for Wenjack Contest for a chance to win $1,500 + a W4W toolkit (pins, poster, lesson plan & more).
Enter Oct 17 – Nov 7, 2025
Open to all registered Legacy Schools educators.
Submit your idea + budget today: https://ow.ly/20Qg50XcMOF
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Legacy Schools! Ready to #WalkForWenjack?
Enter the Walk for Wenjack Contest for a chance to win $1,500 + a W4W toolkit (pins, poster, lesson plan & more).
Enter Oct 17 – Nov 7, 2025
Open to all registered Legacy Schools educators.
Submit your idea + budget today: https://ow.ly/20Qg50XcMOF
Enter the Walk for Wenjack Contest for a chance to win $1,500 + a W4W toolkit (pins, poster, lesson plan & more).
Enter Oct 17 – Nov 7, 2025
Open to all registered Legacy Schools educators.
Submit your idea + budget today: https://ow.ly/20Qg50XcMOF
We're proud to announce that Canadian Tire is expanding its partnership with Downie Wenjack to support Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund. Since 2022, 100% of Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket proceeds have gone to Indigenous communities. #CanadianTire #DownieWenjackFund
October 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We're proud to announce that Canadian Tire is expanding its partnership with Downie Wenjack to support Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund. Since 2022, 100% of Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket proceeds have gone to Indigenous communities. #CanadianTire #DownieWenjackFund
October marks #WomensHistoryMonth in Canada, an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of women, girls, and all those who identify as women throughout the history of this country.
Watch DWF LIVE: MMIWG2S+ with Natasha Fisher https://youtu.be/c3TyjCHJ-14?si=oX6wxms1Goz5CN6a
Watch DWF LIVE: MMIWG2S+ with Natasha Fisher https://youtu.be/c3TyjCHJ-14?si=oX6wxms1Goz5CN6a
October 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
October marks #WomensHistoryMonth in Canada, an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of women, girls, and all those who identify as women throughout the history of this country.
Watch DWF LIVE: MMIWG2S+ with Natasha Fisher https://youtu.be/c3TyjCHJ-14?si=oX6wxms1Goz5CN6a
Watch DWF LIVE: MMIWG2S+ with Natasha Fisher https://youtu.be/c3TyjCHJ-14?si=oX6wxms1Goz5CN6a
Today, on #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild, we recognize the rights, voices, and leadership of girls around the world—and acknowledge the barriers that continue to affect Indigenous girls in Canada, including the lasting impacts of colonialism and systemic inequities. #DayoftheGirl
October 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today, on #InternationalDayoftheGirlChild, we recognize the rights, voices, and leadership of girls around the world—and acknowledge the barriers that continue to affect Indigenous girls in Canada, including the lasting impacts of colonialism and systemic inequities. #DayoftheGirl
Sarah Loretta Schuster (Zhaawashkwaa-Giizhigong-Biish-Kwe) is an #Anishinaabe community organizer, hand drummer, #traditionalcraftartist, and #medicinegardener with maternal ties to Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in Northwestern Ontario.
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#IndigenousKnowledge #4SacredMedicines
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#IndigenousKnowledge #4SacredMedicines
October 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Sarah Loretta Schuster (Zhaawashkwaa-Giizhigong-Biish-Kwe) is an #Anishinaabe community organizer, hand drummer, #traditionalcraftartist, and #medicinegardener with maternal ties to Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in Northwestern Ontario.
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#IndigenousKnowledge #4SacredMedicines
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#IndigenousKnowledge #4SacredMedicines
Share your reconciliACTIONs with us!
Use #DoSomething tag us on social media (@downiewenjack), or visit:
downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions
#ReconciliACTION #Reconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #WalkForWenjack
Use #DoSomething tag us on social media (@downiewenjack), or visit:
downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions
#ReconciliACTION #Reconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #WalkForWenjack
October 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Share your reconciliACTIONs with us!
Use #DoSomething tag us on social media (@downiewenjack), or visit:
downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions
#ReconciliACTION #Reconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #WalkForWenjack
Use #DoSomething tag us on social media (@downiewenjack), or visit:
downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions
#ReconciliACTION #Reconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #WalkForWenjack
Secret Path Week is a national movement commemorating the legacies of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack. October 17th and 22nd respectively mark the dates that Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack joined the spirit world.
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#GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #DownieWenjackFund #SecretPathWeek
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#GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #DownieWenjackFund #SecretPathWeek
October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Secret Path Week is a national movement commemorating the legacies of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack. October 17th and 22nd respectively mark the dates that Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack joined the spirit world.
Secretpathweek.ca
#GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #DownieWenjackFund #SecretPathWeek
Secretpathweek.ca
#GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #DownieWenjackFund #SecretPathWeek
Content Warning: This post contains information about colonial violence, forced contraception, reproductive trauma, child removal, systemic discrimination, sexual and physical abuse, and suicide. #Greenland
#InuitWomen #ReproductiveJustice
#IndigenousRights
#ForcedContraception
#Denmark
#InuitWomen #ReproductiveJustice
#IndigenousRights
#ForcedContraception
#Denmark
October 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Content Warning: This post contains information about colonial violence, forced contraception, reproductive trauma, child removal, systemic discrimination, sexual and physical abuse, and suicide. #Greenland
#InuitWomen #ReproductiveJustice
#IndigenousRights
#ForcedContraception
#Denmark
#InuitWomen #ReproductiveJustice
#IndigenousRights
#ForcedContraception
#Denmark
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A look at some of the events across Canada marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
APTN News Brief: October 1, 2025—National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events across Canada
Our lead stories: a look at some of the events across Canada marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A look at some of the events across Canada marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
October 1 marks the anniversary of the 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace between the Mi’kmaq Nation and the British Crown.
The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about Mi’kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians.
#TreatyDay #NovaScotia #MikmaqNation
The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about Mi’kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians.
#TreatyDay #NovaScotia #MikmaqNation
October 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
October 1 marks the anniversary of the 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace between the Mi’kmaq Nation and the British Crown.
The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about Mi’kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians.
#TreatyDay #NovaScotia #MikmaqNation
The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about Mi’kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians.
#TreatyDay #NovaScotia #MikmaqNation
Join us today for the fifth annual A DAY TO LISTEN. To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, DWF is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations throughout Canada on A DAY TO LISTEN 2025.
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#ADayToListen #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
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#ADayToListen #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
September 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Join us today for the fifth annual A DAY TO LISTEN. To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, DWF is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations throughout Canada on A DAY TO LISTEN 2025.
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#ADayToListen #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
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#ADayToListen #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
On September 30, we wear orange to remember Phyllis’ story and the 150,000 Indigenous children like her who were taken from their families, communities, and cultures. adaytolisten.ca #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation
September 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
On September 30, we wear orange to remember Phyllis’ story and the 150,000 Indigenous children like her who were taken from their families, communities, and cultures. adaytolisten.ca #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation
Today, September 30th, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and stand with their families and communities.
#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
September 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today, September 30th, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and stand with their families and communities.
#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
#Dagwaagi, or #Dagwaagin, the #Anishinaabemowin word for #autumn or “It is fall,” begins this year on Sept 22. In many Indigenous traditions, autumn is a time of balance, gratitude, and preparation, when the harvest is gathered, and medicines are collected. #AutumnEquinox #Gratitude #SeasonalCycles
September 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#Dagwaagi, or #Dagwaagin, the #Anishinaabemowin word for #autumn or “It is fall,” begins this year on Sept 22. In many Indigenous traditions, autumn is a time of balance, gratitude, and preparation, when the harvest is gathered, and medicines are collected. #AutumnEquinox #Gratitude #SeasonalCycles
DWF's Virtual Legacy Space is a free online tool for learning about the residential school system and reconciliation.
Visit the DWF Virtual Legacy Space:
virtuallegacyspace.ca
#DownieWenjackFund #VirtualLegacySpace #residentialschools #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething
Visit the DWF Virtual Legacy Space:
virtuallegacyspace.ca
#DownieWenjackFund #VirtualLegacySpace #residentialschools #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething
September 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
DWF's Virtual Legacy Space is a free online tool for learning about the residential school system and reconciliation.
Visit the DWF Virtual Legacy Space:
virtuallegacyspace.ca
#DownieWenjackFund #VirtualLegacySpace #residentialschools #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething
Visit the DWF Virtual Legacy Space:
virtuallegacyspace.ca
#DownieWenjackFund #VirtualLegacySpace #residentialschools #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething
Legacy Schools Educators who are receiving booster kits, "Gchitwaawendaagod Kiing, The Land is Sacred" by Bomgiizhik Isaac Murdoch is on its way!
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#LegacySchools #IndigenousEducation #DWF #DownieWenjack #Educators #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #Ojibwe
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#LegacySchools #IndigenousEducation #DWF #DownieWenjack #Educators #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #Ojibwe
August 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Legacy Schools Educators who are receiving booster kits, "Gchitwaawendaagod Kiing, The Land is Sacred" by Bomgiizhik Isaac Murdoch is on its way!
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#LegacySchools #IndigenousEducation #DWF #DownieWenjack #Educators #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #Ojibwe
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#LegacySchools #IndigenousEducation #DWF #DownieWenjack #Educators #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #Ojibwe
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Take action and send a letter before a decision is made! #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
Kinross Gold wants to dump inadequately treated industrial wastewater upstream of Grassy Narrows.
Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.
Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.
Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
Protect Grassy Narrows: Reject Kinross Gold's Mine - Leadnow
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August 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Take action and send a letter before a decision is made! #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
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Kinross Gold wants to dump inadequately treated industrial wastewater upstream of Grassy Narrows.
Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.
Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.
Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
Protect Grassy Narrows: Reject Kinross Gold's Mine - Leadnow
leadnow.ca
August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Kinross Gold wants to dump inadequately treated industrial wastewater upstream of Grassy Narrows.
Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.
Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows
Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.
Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...
#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows