Indigenous Women Outdoors Society hosted a mountain biking program that brought together Indigenous and non-Indigenous women, gender-diverse, and Two-Spirit participants to experience the outdoors while fostering cultural exchange. theblanketfund.ca #TheBlanketFund #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

Bear Witness Day honours Jordan River Anderson, a young Cree boy who spent his entire life in hospital due to a jurisdictional dispute over his at-home care. Visit fncaringsociety.com to learn more about Jordan’s Principle: fncaringsociety.com #BearWitnessDay #JordansPrinciple

Last chance to join Legacy Schools to receive a Toolkit in the mail this school year! Head to legacyschools.ca and sign up before May 16! #LegacySchools #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething #TruthAndReconciliation #DownieWenjackFund

May 5, also known as Red Dress Day, is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+). #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S #ReconciliACTION #JusticeForMMIWG #REDressProject

With support from the Reconciliation Action Grant, Geordie Productions brought the story of Jordan River Anderson to the stage, highlighting the significance of Jordan's Principle and the ongoing fight for equitable healthcare for Indigenous youth. theblanketfund.ca #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

The new Hudson’s Bay Stripesᵀᴹ Summer '26 Collection launches May 1 at Canadian Tire and select Mark’s stores. Learn how sales of Hudson’s Bay Point Blankets support Indigenous peoples and communities through Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund. theblanketfund.ca #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

Tsuut’ina Day is celebrated annually on May 1 by the Tsuut’ina Nation in Treaty 7 territory to honour their culture, language, and history. Learn more about the Tsuut’ina Nation: tsuutina.com #TsuutinaDay #TsuutinaNation #Treaty7

CNIB hosted Special Abilities Dance events across multiple communities, giving individuals with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, the opportunity to participate fully in Indigenous cultural celebrations. theblanketfund.ca #OshkiWupoowane #TheBlanketFund #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

École Mazina-Giizhik! #MazinaaGiizhik #MurraySinclair #HonourableMurraySinclair #TRC #Reconciliation #94CallsToAction #TruthAndReconciliation #ResidentialSchools

Recently declassified records have confirmed that Indigenous leaders and organizations were subject to widespread RCMP surveillance between the late 1960s and early 1980s.  Read the blog post: downiewenjak.ca/blog-rcmp #IndigenousRights #Reconciliation #TreatyRights #Surveillance

At the end of their study of the Secret Path album, poems, and film, Grade 9 students from William D. Pratt School in Calgary, Alberta, designed album covers that they felt captured the symbolism and meanings of Chanie's story. LegacySchools.ca #SecretPath #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething

DWF is hiring an Education Program Assistant. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] by April 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. More info: downiewenjack.ca/careers/#summerstudenteducation#summerstudenteducation #NowHiring #Hiring #JobOpportunity #SummerStudent #EducationJobs

Resident Orca is a documentary that follows the decades-long journey to bring Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut home from over 50 years in captivity. Celebrate Earth Day by watching the full episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5s1evks_DE&t=380s #EarthDay #ResidentOrca #SouthernResidentOrca #IndigenousLed

Earth Day is a time to reflect on our relationship with the land and our shared responsibility to care for it. Indigenous worldviews remind us that the Earth is not a resource, but a relative, something we are in relationship with, not separate from. #EarthDay2026 #EnvironmentalJustice

Dreamspeakers Festival Society invited youth to participate in the Dream Lodge at the Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival, engaging with the legacy and impact of residential schools through Indigenous storytelling and film. theblanketfund.ca #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is proud to present Nimkii and the Niniis at the Mariposa Folk Festival this July 3–5 in Orillia, Ontario. Tickets are on sale now: mariposafolk.com #MariposaFolkFestival #Mariposa2026 #NimkiiAndTheNiniis #DownieWenjack #IndigenousArtist

World Heritage Day invites us to reflect on the cultural and natural places that shape our shared history and identity. #WorldHeritageDay #ReconciliACTION #IndigenousHeritage #CulturalPreservation

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is proud to present Shawnee Kish at this year's Wake The Giant Music Festival, Sat. Sept. 12 at the Thunder Bay waterfront. Tickets are on sale now: wakethegiant.ca #WakeTheGiant #ShawneeKish #ThunderBay #IndigenousMusic #CountryMusic #TwoSpirit

Six-month-old Annora Crowe held her parents' hands as she emerged from a teepee under the shadow of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on Wednesday and took her first steps. Story by Fraser Needham.

In this DWF LIVE conversation, Zach and Derek come together to explore Indigenous food sustainability through storytelling, sourcing, and relationships to the land. #ReconciliACTION #IndigenousFood #IndigenousVoices #Sustainability #FoodSovereignty

Happy #CanFilmDay! Today, thousands of free screenings are happening coast to coast to coast and around the world, including powerful works by Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers. Find one near you! 🎬 canfilmday.ca#CanFilmDayPictured: Nechako: It Will Be A Big River Again Director: Lyana Patrick

The Collingwood Indigenous C.R.E.W. (Culture, Recreation, Education, Work) Youth Program engaged Indigenous youth in preparing for the 2025 Pulling Together Canoe Journey while exploring their creativity through a graffiti arts program, deepening their connection to cultural practices.

On April 12, 1876, the Indian Act was enacted to control and assimilate First Nations people in Canada. In this episode of The Cycle Breakers Podcast, Bob Joseph and Rachael Hunt explore what it means to move beyond the Indian Act and toward self-governance. youtube.com/watch?v=vIzbGlzqyvQ

April 12, 2026, marks 150 years since the introduction of the Indian Act. Read our blog post: downiewenjack.ca/150-years-indian-act #IndianAct150 #ReconciliACTION #IndigenousHistory #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousRights #DoSomething #IndigenousVoices #CanadaHistory #DownieWenjack

Happy #NationalPetDay 2026: Part 3, from DWF staff and... 📸 1) Sajja 2) Pluto 3) Luna and Willow 4) Guiness and Milo #PetsOfInstagram #CutePets #DogsofInstagram #CatsofInstagram

Happy #NationalPetDay 2026: Part 2, from DWF staff and... 📸 1) Jolene 2) Lily 3) Bella, Nikki Sixx, Larry (the girl) 4) Louis #PetsOfInstagram #CutePets #DogsofInstagram #CatsofInstagram

Happy #NationalPetDay 2026: Part 1, from DWF staff and... 📸 1) Biscuit 2) Chips and Cheddar 3) Hans 4) Massey and Toulouse #PetsOfInstagram #CutePets #DogsofInstagram #CatsofInstagram

We are seeking a Director, Organizational Capacity & Operations to act as a core member of the DWF leadership team. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] by April 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. #ReconciliACTION #ApplyNow #DownieWenjackFund

As a Legacy Schools educator, you can receive your Booster Kit by mail or digitally on our website. Check your inbox and spam folder for your opt-in email — we want to make sure you don't miss it! If you can't find it, email us at [email protected] and we'll help you opt in.

On International #DayOfPink2026, we stand in solidarity with #2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada and around the world. Wearing pink is one small act. But small acts, done together, create #echoesofchange. Let's keep building with awareness, with education, and with connection. dayofpink.org

With support from the Reconciliation Action Grant, the North Hastings High School Wolf Pack participated in three days of intensive land-based learning with community partners, Knowledge Keepers, and an Elder. theblanketfund.ca #OshkiWupoowane #TheBlanketFund #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

On April 7, World Health Day calls attention to the importance of equitable access to healthcare. In Canada, this requires acknowledging the ongoing barriers faced by Indigenous children and families. Read our blog: https://ow.ly/5TuS50YCiwy #WorldHealthDay #HealthEquity #JordansPrinciple

We are happy to announce that the DWF Youth Ambassador Program will be taking place again this summer! Learn more or apply for the Youth Ambassador Program: https://ow.ly/SCFm50YCAEJ Applications close Sunday, May 3 at 11:59PM EST. #YouthAmbassador #ReconciliACTION #ApplyNow #DWF

Did you or a loved one make an IAP or ADR residential school claim? You have until September 19, 2027, to decide what happens to the records. Visit our blog for more information about IAP and ADR records: https://downiewenjack.ca/news-publications/blog/ #TruthAndReconciliation

The 2026 Walk for Wenjack website is officially live! Register today at walkforwenjack.ca Miigwetch for your incredible and continued support! #WalkForWenjack #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething #SecretPath #TruthAndReconciliation #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack

At Elsipogtog School, 350 students engaged in a transformative journey of cultural reclamation and healing by creating traditional Mi’gmaq masks, guided by the wisdom of Elders and the spirit of their community. theblanketfund.ca #TheBlanketFund #Reconciliation #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

Congratulations to all the incredible 2026 JUNO nominees and winners! DWF would like to give a shout-out to Artist Ambassadors Sibbii, Aysanabee, Shawnee Kish, Mariel Buckley, Sebastian Gaskin, and Morgan Toney! #JUNOS2026 #Juno #IndigenousArtists #DownieWenjackFund

Congratulations to all the incredible 2026 JUNO nominees and winners, including DWF Artist Ambassadors Sibbii, Aysanabee, Shawnee Kish, Sebastian Gaskin, and Morgan Toney, and all of the talented Indigenous artists! #JUNOS2026 #Juno

At the 2017 JUNO Awards, Gord Downie was recognized with Songwriter of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year for Secret Path, an album that tells the story of Chanie Wenjack and honours the 150,000 children who were taken from their families and forced to attend residential schools.

Shoppers Drug Mart Legacy Space featuring Thunderbird by Hannah Sage LaForme. On November 17, 2025, Shoppers Drug Mart launched their first Legacy Space at their head office in North York, ON. This marks the second Legacy Space within the Loblaw enterprise.  #LegacySpace #ReconciliACTION

National Indigenous Languages Day celebrates the diversity and strength of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis languages. Languages carry cultures, histories, worldviews, and identities through generations. Indigenous Peoples continue to revitalize and reclaim language and culture. #IndigenousLanguages

Join us for DWF LIVE as we sit down with Rachael to explore self-care, intergenerational trauma, and healing, and reflect on how nurturing emotional and nervous system well-being strengthens our ability to show up for ourselves and our communities. #ReconciliACTION #MentalHealthAwareness

With the support of the Reconciliation Action Grant, TBSO created a new musical theatre work and free public concert called Noondaagotoon, which showcased the talent and storytelling of six local Indigenous artists. theblanketfund.ca #OshkiWupoowane #TheBlanketFund #CanadianTire #DownieWenjack

The Whitehorse 2026 #ArcticWinterGames (AWG) are happening now! Providing a unique platform for northern athletes, Indigenous communities & host regions to unite through sport, culture & friendship. From ice hockey and skiing to Knuckle Hop and Snowsnake, the AWG showcase the best of the North.

Complete this form for a chance to host a virtual Artist Ambassador Workshop with $500 worth of supplies. Workshops will take place between April and June, 2026. https://ow.ly/3EVr50Ys1Qa The contest ends April 13, 2026. Selected schools will be notified no later than April 17, 2026.

Indigenous children make up less than 8% of children under 15 in Canada, yet they account for over 50% of children in foster care. They are 14 times more likely to be placed in care than non-Indigenous children.  Blog post: https://ow.ly/bIFI50YoaMg   #Reconciliation #BillC92 #EveryChildMatters

🎉 The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is honoured to present DWF Artist Ambassadors Nimkii and the Niniis at the legendary Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, ON, July 3–5! Explore the full lineup at www.mariposafolk.com and secure your tickets today! #DownieWenjackFund

With help from their Wine Rack Store Teams who wanted to #DoSomething, and all the community members who donated, Wine Rack Canada raised $57,575 to support our work in providing access to education on the true history of Canada and the ongoing impact of residential schools. #ReconciliACTION

Resident Orca is a documentary that tells the story of the captive Southern Resident orca, Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut, also known as Lolita. The film explores the deep connections between Indigenous people and the orca, while examining the environmental threats these beings face. #ResidentOrca

Louis Riel Day is observed annually in Manitoba on the third Monday in February. It honours the life and legacy of Louis Riel, a Métis leader, political visionary, and founder of Manitoba who defended Métis rights, culture, language, and land. #LouisRiel #MétisNation #IndigenousHistory #Manitoba