Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
| Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund | |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is an organization that shares the story of Chanie Wenjack and Gord Downie.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2021: The charity receives all proceeds from the sale of the Cluster Stars Song Book. It aims to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples through awareness, education, and action. The fund was inspired by the story of Chanie Wenjack and the call to action by Gord Downie.[2]
- October 2023: The organization partnered with Union Station for three consecutive years to host art installations related to Residential Schools. The fund aims to foster connections and inspire conversations about living a good life through the We Are Still Here exhibit. It promotes the legacy of Gord Downie by encouraging people to build a better Canada.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Toronto’s Union Station hosts exhibit by Anishinaabe artist", Anishinabek News, 26 October 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cluster Stars Song Book to support Gord Downie’s legacy", Anishinabek News, 27 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).