This year, we celebrated Indigenous Excellence: Past, Present, and Future with 1,500 students in-person at Scotiabank Arena, and thousands more tuned in virtually.
The event began with a concert (streamed live on Youtube) followed by a series of learning stations around the concourse of the arena where students participated in meaningful discussions on Indigenous cultures, languages, and knowledge.
We recognize June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day to celebrate and honour Indigenous heritage, diversity, and cultures, as well as the outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples throughout Canada. Since time immemorial, June 21, or the Summer Solstice, has been celebrated and honoured in Indigenous communities as the longest day of the year. In 1996, while working with Indigenous communities, the Government of Canada officially recognized June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day.
A reconciliACTION is a meaningful action that moves reconciliation forward. It acts as the catalyst for important conversations and meaningful change, recognizing that change starts with every one of us and each person can make an impact. Visit our page to learn how you can take reconciliACTION today!
Thank you to our generous partners, MLSE and Scotiabank, for making DWF’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration possible and for their commitment to moving reconciliation forward.
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
