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A Day To Listen

Society EN ↓ 83 episodes

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 All My Relations. All My Relations is a term used by Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island to express that everything is interconnected. Humans, animals, insects, plants, and inanimate objects are all related. We are connected through ancestors, land, communities, air, water - everything.

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Brad Baker 30.06.2021 3:42

An educator in North Vancouver, Brad has advocated for all schools in his district to sign up as Legacy Schools through the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund's free, national program. To learn more about the Legacy Schools program, visit downiewenjack.ca 

Heather Bear 30.06.2021 5:11

Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan. Heather is a survivor of the Lebret Industrial Residential School and was a day scholar at the Marieval Residential School where 751 unmarked graves were recently recovered.

Theland Kicknosway 30.06.2021 3:40

At just 18 years old, Theland has spent his life advocating for Indigenous issues. He is completing his 7th annual journey from Winnipeg to Ottawa, to raise awareness and funds for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. Theland is an inspiration and a role model for youth everywhere. Follow Theland on Tiktok or Instagram @The_Land

Harriet Visitor 30.06.2021 5:20

The Niece of Chanie Wenjack, a 12 year old boy who died fleeing from a residential school. Harriet shares her personal story, the impact it has had on her and her family, and how she works each day to be a positive change. 

DJ O Show 30.06.2021 3:23

Orene Askew, also known as DJ O Show, shares her experience growing up on a reserve as an Afro-Indigenous, Two-Spirited person.

Phyllis Webstad 30.06.2021 5:40

The creator of Orange Shirt Day, a national movement of remembrance and an affirmation that every child matters. Orange shirt day was born out of Phyllis's personal experience and symbolizes resiliency and a way to honour those impacted by residential schools. Visit orangeshirtday.org to learn more about the movement and Phyllis's story. 

Dr Alika Lafontaine 30.06.2021 3:46

Dr. Alika is president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association and co-creator of 215 Pledge. He shares how we can use the stages of grief to cope with the devastating announcements of unmarked graves.  Learn more at https://www.215pledge.ca  

A Day To Listen - Wednesday June 30, 2021 29.06.2021 1:01

On June 30th, in honour of National Indigenous History Month, radio stations all across Canada held space for “A Day To Listen”.    Over 150,000 Indigenous children were taken away to residential schools... and thousands of those children lost their lives.    In partnership with the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, we came together for a day where radio amplifie...