Happy holidays from all of us at the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund!
Today marks the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. Many Indigenous people have special names, traditions, and teachings surrounding this day. For the Anishinaabe, for example, the winter solstice is known as Gichi Magoshe Giizhigan or Feast Day. It is a time for recognizing the changing seasons and preparing for winter.
During these months, it’s important to take lessons from the animals – adapt, migrate, or hibernate. It’s a time to connect with the land and reflect on its significance in our lives. We encourage all of you to take time to rest, rejuvenate, and connect with loved ones.
Our offices will be closed from December 22 to January 4 as we take a much-needed break after another incredible year for DWF and the reconciliation movement.
Marsi/Miigwetch/Thank You,
Sarah Midanik
President & CEO
Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
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
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