On September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations in Canada for A DAY TO LISTEN.
This year’s theme is The Path Here, The Path Ahead
It’s been a decade since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Final Report and 94 Calls to Action, challenging all of us—Indigenous and non-Indigenous—to confront the past and work toward a better future.
This A DAY TO LISTEN, we reflect on 10 years of reconciliation with special
guests who will share powerful insights on what brought us to this moment and where we can go from
here.
Topics:
With this theme in mind, guests will cover topics like:
• Missing Children, Unmarked Graves
• The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power
• Call to Action 84 and media in Canada
• Who is responsible for reconciliation?
• Health is more than health care
• The Next Generation of Reconciliation
About the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Through the Legacy Schools program, they provide tools and resources to over 9,000 Educators in Canada so they can confidently teach about not only the true history of this country, but also the richness, strength, and diversity of Indigenous cultures in their classrooms.
About the first A DAY TO LISTEN in 2021
• The first A DAY TO LISTEN took place on June 30, 2021, following the announcement of the probable 215 unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Residential School.
• Over 540 radio stations participated in 2021, spanning different markets, regions, and formats.
• A DAY TO LISTEN leveraged the power of radio to inspire people throughout Canada to move reconciliation forward in meaningful ways.
• Programming was aired again on September 30, 2021, the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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