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Peterborough Public Library to be recognized as Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund Legacy SpaceThe Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to raise cultural awareness, education to reach reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous CanadiansEducationMar 8, 2023
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Wall mural of Gord Downie in Sicamous, B.C., also aims to be message of action‘It became clear to me that I needed to do something that left a message, that it resonated, that it was more than a piece of art; it actually told a story.’CanadaJun 19, 2021
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National Indigenous History Month closes with virtual concertAs National Indigenous History Month comes to a close, the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund held the last of several virtual concerts featuring Indigenous elders and performers in an effort to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together.CanadaJun 30, 2020
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Gord Downie’s brothers visit London-area schools to carry on late musician’s legacyA series of school visits by Downie's brothers on Friday called for reconciliation and recognition of Indigenous issues.CanadaFeb 8, 2019
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Awareness, education, action: Gord Downie’s brothers visit London schools in reconciliation effortStudents in London will learn about the history of Canada's residential school system and will also commit to acts of #reconciliACTION in their community.EducationFeb 8, 2019
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Halifax City Hall first in Canada to open Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Legacy SpaceLegacy Spaces are designated spaces dedicated to providing information about Indigenous history, and about the journey of reconciliation.CanadaOct 4, 2018
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Full house for Downie Wenjack Benefit Concert in PeterboroughTickets for the benefit show sold out well before the Market Hall opened its doors Friday. Organizers were hoping to raise at least $10,000 for the Downie Wenjack Fund.CanadaMay 14, 2018
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Halifax restaurant encourages dialogue on reconciliation with Legacy RoomThe purpose is for people to use the space to discuss reconciliation with Canada's Indigenous people without judgment.PoliticsNov 6, 2017
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Gord Downie inspires Aboriginal awareness roomThe Legacy Room initiative is part of the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, after the late rocker called on corporate Canada to do more to promote dialogue and reconciliation.CanadaNov 3, 2017
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Peterborough teacher incorporates Gord Downie’s ‘Secret Path’ for Indigenous history lessonsA Peterborough teacher has incorporated Gord Downie's "Secret Path" album as part of an Indigenous history curriculum for elementary students.EducationNov 2, 2017
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