Gord Downie
| Gord Downie | |
|---|---|
| Died | 2017 |
| Occupation | musician |
Gord Downie was a musician who released the album Secret Path.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2016: He created the Secret Path multimedia project to tell the story of Chanie Wenjack and other residential school youth. He visited Marten Falls First Nation in September 2016 to meet with the family of Chanie Wenjack and visit his grave. During a ceremony in his honour, he was presented with a beaded vest, an eagle feather, a blanket, and a beaded medallion.[2]
- November 2016: He created the animated film The Secret Path about the final days of Chanie Wenjack. He described the film as the best thing he has ever done because it helped his heart. He and his brother Mike Downie were adopted as blood brothers by the family of Chanie Wenjack.[3]
- October 2017: The musician passed away in October 2017, prompting tributes for his commitment to reconciliation. He collaborated with the family of Chanie Wenjack to educate the public about the Indian Residential School system. In 2016, he launched the Secret Path project in Marten Falls First Nation and was later given the spirit name Wicapi Omani by the Assembly of First Nations.[4]
- January 2019: He was a member of the band The Tragically Hip who passed away in 2017. He released the Secret Path graphic novel, music, and film in 2016 to bring international attention to the history of residential schools. His family and the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund supported the creation of new classroom resources.[5]
- July 2021: He dedicated his final years to educating himself and others about the impact of residential schools in Canada. He collaborated on the Secret Path album and graphic novel to tell the story of Chanie Wenjack. His legacy of reconciliation is carried on through the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[6]
- October 2023: The musician dedicated an album called Secret Path to the story of Chanie Wenjack. Prior to his death, he urged Canadians to build a better Canada. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[7]
- November 2025: He authored the graphic novel and album Secret Path to tell the story of Chanie Wenjack. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ReconciliACTION with the new Downie Wenjack Legacy Space at Canadore College", Anishinabek News, 27 November 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "NAN, MKO support Gord Downie’s ‘Secret Path’ Project", Anishinabek News, 12 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Family of Chanie Wenjack attends Gord Downie’s The Secret Path premier", Anishinabek News, 9 November 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nishnawbe Aski Nation statement on the passing of Gord Downie", Anishinabek News, 18 October 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wenjack and Downie legacy lives on through the Secret Path Curriculum Resource at Trent University", Anishinabek News, 29 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cluster Stars Song Book to support Gord Downie’s legacy", Anishinabek News, 27 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Toronto’s Union Station hosts exhibit by Anishinaabe artist", Anishinabek News, 26 October 2023 (archived copy; original article).