Agents of Change - Gord Downie by Melanie Becker https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho en-us 2019-12-11 21:34:41 UTC 2026-02-06 19:06:01 UTC hello@padlet.com D O N A T E 335462891 https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423004573 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).

]]> 2019-12-11 21:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423004573 G O R D D O W N I E 335462891 https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423005473 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).

]]> 2019-12-11 21:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423005473 I N S P I R A T I O N 335462891 https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423005905 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). ]]> 2019-12-11 21:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423005905 C O M M U N I C A T E 335462891 https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423620737 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). ]]> 2019-12-13 01:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423620737 Thank you, Gord Downie. 335462891 https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423633049 ("Gord Downie remembered for contributions to Indigenous reconciliation" Global News).]]> 2019-12-13 01:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423633049 Works Cited 335462891 https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423642758 “Chanie Wenjack.” The Canadian Encyclopedia,
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/charlie-wenjack.

“Downie-Wenjack Fund Receives $5M in 2018 Federal Budget | CBC News.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 27 Feb. 2018, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/wenjack-fund-2018-budget-1.4554500.

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

Kahrmann, Gerry, et al. “Vancouver Producer Recalls Gord Downie Was a Singer, Poet and Friend.” Vancouver Sun, 19 Oct. 2017, https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/vancouver-producer-recalls-gord-downie-was-a-singer-poet-and-friend.

Rahulkalvapalleglobal. “Gord Downie Remembered for Contributions to Indigenous Reconciliation.” Global News, Global News, 20 Oct. 2017, https://globalnews.ca/news/3810533/gord-downie-indigenous-reconciliation/.

“Secret Path.” Secret Path, https://secretpath.ca/.

YouTube, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za2VzjkwtFc.

]]> 2019-12-13 02:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423642758 335462891 https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423646441 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. ]]> 2019-12-13 02:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/335462891/nmqye4jpaqho/wish/423646441