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Indigenous communities in Canada have faced neglect from the government, thievery of their land, and disrespect to their way of life. The relationship between Canada's government and indigenous require major healing to achieve peaceful relations and coexisting. Gord Downie recognized his passion for this cause and began his future in activism.

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“Home.” The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, https://downiewenjack.ca/.

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("Gord Downie remembered for contributions to Indigenous reconciliation" Global News).

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Gord Downie was an influential individual. His ability to inspire others assisted him on his journey to spread awareness. He communicated his concern for indigenous rights and reconciliation by reaching out to the public through his art. Downie told Chanie Wenjack's story within his fourth solo album Secret Path, but didn't stop there. He went on to create a graphic novel with illustrator Jeff Lemire. Grateful for Downie's contributions to indigenous rights and reconciliation, the Assembly of First Nations honored Gord Downie on stage at his Secret Path concert. ("Gord Downie remembered for contributions to Indigenous reconciliation" Global News).
(“The Stranger” Official Video - Gord Downie - Secret Path" Youtube).

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“The Stranger” Official Video - Gord Downie - Secret Path

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Chanie Wenjack's passing was an unjust one. After enduring the trauma of a residential school in northern Ontario, 12 year old Chanie managed to escape in 1966. Faced with harsh weather conditions and an empty stomach, he embarked upon a 600 kilometer trek home, only to be met with a terrible fate. After stumbling upon Chanie's story, Downie's strong moral compass directed him on the path to seek justice for Canada's indigenous community, or rather, the Secret Path. ("Chanie Wenjack" The Canadian Encyclopedia).

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Gord Downie was the lead singer of the 1983 Kingston-based band, The Tragically Hip. After being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2015, Downie made the most of his final years. He used his fame and musical talent to fight for indigenous rights and reconciliation, before passing at the age of 53. ( "Gord Downie remembered for contributions to Indigenous reconciliation" Global News).

("Vancouver producer recalls Gord Downie was a singer, poet and friend" Vancouver Sun).

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The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack fund aimed to "...build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples" (The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund). Downie achieved this goal and more. “$173-million over three years to provide clean and safe drinking water in indigenous communities

$447 million over five years for an indigenous skills and employment training program

$10 million this year to support Metis nation priorities

About $1.5 billion over five years to support indigenous health

and $143 million over five years to support the expansion of the First Nations Land Management Act” (CBC News). As a result of Downie's efforts, indigenous communities all over Canada have experienced the effects of his activism.
(The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund).

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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 peoples in Canada.

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The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund - Indigenous Reconciliation

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The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to shine a light on Indigenous reconciliation and the history of residential schools in Canada.