On January 19, #ChanieWenjack would have turned 71. His life, like thousands of other Indigenous children, was tragically cut short. We encourage you to reflect on his story and our ongoing journey toward #reconciliation. Watch Secret Path: https://t.co/MWY0luwZHc

National Ribbon Skirt Day recognizes the importance of ribbon skirts as expressions of identity, culture, and strength for many Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people. The day began after Isabella Kulak, a young First Nations student, was discouraged from wearing

Pusu’l Puna’ne (Happy New Year in the Mi’kmaw language, Miꞌkmawiꞌsimk) NU:YA or NO:IA is a tradition still practiced by many Haudenosaunee communities where children, and adults wake up early to arrive at the doorstep of friends and relatives to share fruits and sweet treats

The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) is an Indigenous-led non-profit based in Lekwungen territory. With the support of the Reconciliation Action Grant, ACEH hosted the Spirit of Na’tsa’maht’, a summer-long series of cultural events running from June to

This year, we connected through story, song, art, and community – strengthening the path toward reconciliation. Help us keep the momentum going. Donate to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and support even more impact in 2026. Charitable tax receipts are available for all

This year, students and educators embraced learning, conversation, and reconciliACTION in inspiring ways.   As you plan your charitable giving this holiday season, consider donating to DWF. Donate before the end of the year to receive a charitable tax receipt for 2025.  Your

This year, we connected through story, song, art, and community – strengthening the path toward reconciliation. Help us keep the momentum going. Donate to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and support even more impact in 2026. Charitable tax receipts are available for all

Did you join us for Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining? Add your favourite festival memory in the comments! On May 30 and 31, 2025, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and our partners @cmincubator and @sankofasquare, hosted Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining – a FREE Indigenous music

Niibaa-anama’e-giizhigad translates to “Merry Nighttime Prayer Day” in Anishinaabemowin, or Merry Christmas, and is observed by many Anishinaabe communities on December 25. This day emphasizes connection to community, tradition, and the spirit of giving.

Le Réveillon is a traditional Métis celebration held on Christmas Eve. The celebration typically includes feasting, music, and communal gatherings that extend late into the night. Historically, it celebrated the end of Advent fasting with rich, comforting foods, traditional

Quviasukvik translates to “a time of joy” and is a winter celebration observed in many Inuit communities throughout Inuit Nunangat. This festival welcomes the return of the sun and the beginning of a new year. Communities celebrate through drum dancing, games, visiting, feasting,

With the support of the Reconciliation Action Grant, the West Flat Citizens Group Inc. provided a land-based learning experience focused on traditional medicines (sage, cedar, sweetgrass, tobacco) for local youth called the Medicine Teaching Project. Over eight weeks in July and

This year, we announced that Canadian Tire Corporation is now supporting Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund, building on its partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.    Since launching in 2022, The Blanket Fund has redirected all Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket

This year, workplaces and communities created spaces for truth, dialogue, and meaningful change.   Help us keep the momentum going. Donate to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and support even more impact in 2026. Charitable tax receipts are available for all 2025

Magoshe Giizhigad marks the Anishinaabe winter solstice period. It is traditionally a feast day around winter solstice time, which has evolved to include Christmas and gift-giving celebrations. Download the Magoshe Giizhigad Kit to help language learners learn about Christmas in

Biboon, the Anishinaabe word for winter, begins with the winter solstice on December 21. Across many First Nations, the winter solstice is understood as a time for rest, reflection, and storytelling. It is a moment to honour the teachings that come with the quiet season,

This year, we walked, learned, created, shared, and took reconciliACTION – together.  Help us keep the momentum going. Donate to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and support even more impact in 2026. Charitable tax receipts are available for all 2025 donations made before

📚✨ Calling all Educators! ✨📚 Join our incredible community of Legacy Schools Educators and access FREE resources for your classroom 🙌 Who can sign up? All schools (daycares, K-12, and post-secondary), clubs and groups that work with youth in Canada are encouraged to join

Wiiwkwedong Arts Collective is a multidisciplinary arts collective focusing on Indigenous storytelling, theatre, film, events management, and cultural awareness. On August 24, 2024, with the support of the Reconciliation Action Grant, Wiiwkwedong Arts Collective hosted the

📣 Educators! Welcome Biboon Mino Waabanoowiwin, or Winter Solstice with our lesson plan: https://t.co/TkNMRKCn7i This lesson plan was built in collaboration with Tim McGregor and Jodie Williams, with permissions from Waubgeshig Rice and Isaac Murdoch. Miigwetch for sharing your

Residential school denialism is a growing problem for truth and reconciliation. It isn’t always an outright denial of the existence of the residential school system. The TRC's final report shows that Canada's treatment of Indigenous Peoples fits the definition of genocide,