Presented in support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, join respected community Elders Kate Dickson and Shannon Thunderbird for an afternoon of discovery and teachings from the First Peoples. Take part in the drum, learn a traditional craft, and reflect on the messages woven through their rich storytelling tradition.
đź“… October 17th, 2026
đź“Ť Burlington Performing Arts Centre
The Gord Downie & 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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