Secret Path Week is a national movement commemorating the legacies of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack, and takes place annually from October 17-22. This is a meaningful week as October 17th and 22nd respectively mark the dates that Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack joined the spirit world.
We call on all people in Canada to use Secret Path Week to answer Gord Downie’s call to action, to “Do Something” by creating a reconciliACTION and furthering the conversation about the history of residential schools.
Scroll down for the Secret Path Week 2021 Schedule and check out our events calendar for more.
We encourage you to Walk for Wenjack this Secret Path Week to honour Chanie’s legacy and raise awareness of the true history of residential schools. Learn more about how you can host or join a Walk for Wenjack in your community.
Events will be added as they are confirmed. Check back for the latest information.
Below is a list of events taking during Secret Path Week and in the time surrounding it.
Students, teachers, and families are invited to experience Mistatim, a digital reimagining of Red Sky Performance’s acclaimed production, featuring music co-created by TSO musicians and Indigenous music creators. This digital film was released on September 30, 2021, Canada’s first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, and will be available until October 18, 2021. Tickets are $100 for classrooms or $20 for families.
To purchase tickets for multiple classrooms or schools, please contact SchoolConcerts@TSO.CA. To purchase access for a single classroom, visit Red Sky TV’s school viewing page. For all other purchases, visit Red Sky TV’s home and family viewing page.
Learn about Red Sky Performance: http://www.redskyperformance.com/
Details: https://downiewenjack.ca/our-work/secret-path-week/
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.
Phone: 1-844-944-4545
E-mail: staff@downiewenjack.ca
Address:
PO BOX 749
OHSWEKEN, ON
N0A1M0
