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A look at some of the events across Canada marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

October 1 marks the anniversary of the 1752 Treaty of Friendship and Peace between the Mi’kmaq Nation and the British Crown. The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about Mi’kmaw culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians. #TreatyDay #NovaScotia #MikmaqNation

Join us today for the fifth annual A DAY TO LISTEN. To commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, DWF is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations throughout Canada on A DAY TO LISTEN 2025. adaytolisten.ca #ADayToListen #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay

On September 30, we wear orange to remember Phyllis’ story and the 150,000 Indigenous children like her who were taken from their families, communities, and cultures. adaytolisten.ca #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

Today, September 30th, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and stand with their families and communities. #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay

#Dagwaagi, or #Dagwaagin, the #Anishinaabemowin word for #autumn or “It is fall,” begins this year on Sept 22. In many Indigenous traditions, autumn is a time of balance, gratitude, and preparation, when the harvest is gathered, and medicines are collected. #AutumnEquinox #Gratitude #SeasonalCycles

DWF's Virtual Legacy Space is a free online tool for learning about the residential school system and reconciliation. Visit the DWF Virtual Legacy Space: virtuallegacyspace.ca #DownieWenjackFund #VirtualLegacySpace #residentialschools #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething

Legacy Schools Educators who are receiving booster kits, "Gchitwaawendaagod Kiing, The Land is Sacred" by Bomgiizhik Isaac Murdoch is on its way! legacyschools.ca #LegacySchools #IndigenousEducation #DWF #DownieWenjack #Educators #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #Ojibwe

Take action and send a letter before a decision is made! #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

Kinross Gold wants to dump inadequately treated industrial wastewater upstream of Grassy Narrows. Speak out before Ontario makes its decision. Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re... #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

The Manitoba government says it will begin searching the Brady Road Landfill for Ashlee Shingoose and Tanya Nepinak. Nepinak’s aunt, Sue Caribou, has been advocating tirelessly for MMIWG2S since her disappearance. We spoke to Sue Caribou today.

Seven unmarked graves have been found on Mission Island, five belonging to children who attended the former St. Joseph’s Residential School a reminder of the lasting impacts of residential schools, and the strength of communities seeking truth, dignity & justice for children who never made it home.

**Content Warning** Archival research and ground scans on Penelakut Island have revealed 50 more deaths linked to Kuper Island Residential School, raising the known total to 171, with an additional 51 children whose final status could not be found in the archives. #DoSomething

#ReconciliACTION can happen any time of year. Organize a walk with your school, friends, family, and community using the resources at WALKFORWENJACK.CA #WalkforWenjack #DoSomething #DownieWenjackFund #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack

🚨 What are Bills 5 & C-5? And why are Indigenous communities speaking out? Bill 5 (ON) & Bill C-5 (Federal) are fast-tracking development while bypassing Indigenous consent and environmental protections – with less oversight comes more risk to ecosystems, wildlife, and culture. #IndigenousRights

Jeronimo Kataquapit and his family have been travelling by canoe from their community of Attawapiskat First Nation to Neskantaga First Nation – a 400 kilometre stretch. They are doing this in response to the federal government's controversial Bill C-5.

#NunavutDay marks the creation of Canada's newest and only Inuit-governed territory - a moment of affirmation for Inuit self-determination and governance. Created in 1999, it celebrates Inuit culture, language, and the enduring connection between Inuit and their homelands.

July 1 | Canada Day It is a time to reflect on the past and dream up the future. Video: Excerpt from “Finding the Secret Path”. To watch full documentary: youtu.be/Xcsoh8_KIDc?... #DoSomething #ReconciliACTION #CanadaDay #GordDownie #ChanieWenjack #DownieWenjackFund

As the school year comes to a close, we would like to thank all the educators and youth group leaders who took #ReconciliACTION through the Legacy Schools program. Chi miigwetch to DWF’s partners and donors who ensure this program runs all year round. downiewenjack.ca/support-us/

Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day! Today is a day to celebrate and honour the cultural diversity that enriches our lives and to reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. #MulticulturalismDay

Multiple #WalkforWenjack events are planned in #BruceCounty this Aug and Oct! #ReconciliACTION www.kincardinenews.com/news/local-n...

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day. Whether you’re joining a community event, supporting Indigenous artists and businesses, or reflecting on your role in building a more just future, tell us YOUR VISION for the future of reconciliation: downiewenjack.ca/events/ihm-2...

#Niibin is the #Anishinaabemowin word for summer. The Summer Solstice is a meaningful time for many Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island. It’s a moment to honour the sun, the medicines and foods flourishing in its light, and the teachings that come with this season.

June is #PrideMonth in Canada. As we recognize both Pride and Indigenous History Month, it’s important to centre Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer voices—those whose identities exist at the intersection of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences. #Pride #2SLGBTQIA+

This year marks 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), released the TRC Summary Report on June 2, 2015. How far have we come, and what still needs to be done? 📚 Read the TRC's 94 Calls to Action: publications.gc.ca/collections/... #DoSomething

#BearWitnessDay honours the memory of Jordan River Anderson, a young Cree boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. His story led to the creation of #JordansPrinciple Visit First Nations Child & Family Caring Society to learn more: fncaringsociety.com

May 5 is recognized as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+)—a day to remember and honour the lives, spirits, and stories of those lost to gender-based and colonial violence. #MMIWG #MMIWG2S

Tsuut’ina Day is celebrated annually on May 1 by the Tsuut’ina Nation to honour their rich culture, language, and history. Learn more about the Tsuut’ina Nation on their website: tsuutina.com

Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining: Indigenous Music & Arts Festival is coming to Sankofa Square in downtown Toronto, May 30-31, 2025! Presented by the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, in partnership with @cmincubator.bsky.social and @sankofasquare.bsky.social #KSFestTO #IndigenousMusicTO

There’s still time to register as a Legacy Schools Educator this school year! Sign up to receive your Legacy Schools Toolkit, at no cost, delivered right to your door - while supplies last. LegacySchools.ca #DoSomething #ReconciliACTION #LegacySchools

April 7 is #WorldHealthDay, and this year’s theme is “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures” To learn more about inequities in the healthcare industry, listen to The Healthcare Divide podcast with DWF Board Chair Dr. Alika Lafontaine @AlikaMD crrf-fcrr.ca/the-healthca... #DoSomething

March 31 | Indigenous Languages Day On Indigenous Languages Day, we honour the perseverance and diversity of Indigenous languages. #DoSomething #IndigenousLanguagesDay

Complete this form for a chance to host an Artist Ambassador Workshop in June, for Indigenous History Month! downiewenjack.ca/our-work/leg... Ends 04/18/25. Selected schools notified by 04/25/25.  *Open to Legacy Schools Educators who are legal residents of Canada, excluding Quebec.

Celebrate the arrival of ziigwan (‘springtime’ in Anishinaabemowin) with 30% off DWF merch! Use code DWF0325 at checkout now through March 31. Shop now: downiewenjack.ca/merch *Please note, the discount applies to DWF items only and excludes other products in the store.

March 20 marks the start of Ziigwan (“it is Spring” in Anishinaabemowin). Waking Up Ojibwe has created the Ziigwan Toolkit (free download) to “help language learners master vocabulary and phrase in Anishinaabemowin around the season of Spring.” www.wakingupojibwe.ca/resources/fa... #Ziigwan #Spring

RCMP have confirmed that the second set of remains recovered from the Prairie Green landfill last month are those of Marcedes Myran. Our thoughts are with her family, loved ones, and all those mourning this profound loss. #SearchTheLandfill

#InternationalWomensDay is a global celebration of women and a call to advance gender equality. This year's theme is Accelerate Action. Addressing the unique challenges faced by Indigenous women is essential in the pursuit of gender equality. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #IWD

For NDTR 2024, Joe Fresh partnered with Mi’kmaq artists Chris & Greg Mitchell of Born In The North to design an orange shirt. Chi miigwetch to everyone who took reconciliACTION by purchasing a shirt and our partner, Joe Fresh – together, you raised $100,000 to support our work! #ReconciliACTION

From 1934-48, the federal government tricked more than 50 Inuit into leaving their ancestral homes to work at the Hudson's Bay Co. on Devon Island. On Thursday, Canada’s Crown-Indigenous Relations minister apologized on behalf of the federal government.

Today, we recognize the long-overdue federal apology for the forced relocations that displaced Inuit families to Dundas Harbour in the 1930s and 1940s. We stand in solidarity with #Inuit communities and continue to support calls for meaningful action. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Miigwetch #OttawaSenators for hosting Tragically Hip night at last night's game with #WinnipegJets. Gord Downie’s brothers, Patrick and Mike, dropped the puck & fans had the opportunity to learn about our work, including the educational toolkits we send 8,900 Legacy School Educators LegacySchools.ca

@senators.bsky.social will host @thetragicallyhip.bsky.social Night on Wednesday, Feb. 26, when they face-off against the Winnipeg Jets, featuring a ceremonial puck drop with @gorddownie.bsky.social brothers Patrick and Mike, and performances by Hip Tribute Road Apples. exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Feb 21 is #InternationalMotherLanguageDay Listen to A DAY TO LISTEN podcast episodes about Indigenous language revitalization through art: GR Gritt: Language in Music ow.ly/Xa1550V4ctV Jeremy Dutcher: Motewolonuwok (The People of Great Spiritual Power) ow.ly/YOzP50V4ctU

DWF is hiring! Learn more at downiewenjack.ca/careers/ Apply by March 7, 2025, at 11:59pm ET. Potential candidates must be First Nations, Métis, or Inuit and must reside within the GTA and be registered or eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. #DownieWenjackFund

Chi Miigwetch to everyone who participated in the annual Loyalty Industry Golf Tournament last Sept, including Presenting Sponsors SMEG Canada, NLI Solutions, and Rose & MacDonald who raised more than $50,000 in support of DWF and the Legacy Schools and Youth Ambassador programs! #DoSomething

Louis Riel Day is observed annually in Manitoba on the third Monday in February. Listen to Jean Teillet: The Great Grandniece of Louis Riel, on the A Day To Listen podcast ow.ly/uL1450V0rpO #LouisRiel #Métis

#MMIWG2S+ Women’s Memorial March | February 14 Indigenous women and girls are six times more likely to die by homicide compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. Despite the disproportionate rates of gendered violence, poverty and racism, systemic inaction persists. Source: ow.ly/G7T750UZPSl

Have a Heart Day is a youth-led reconciliation initiative organized annually by the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society on February 14 and emphasizes the values of love and fairness. Read “Spirit Bear & Children Make History” by Cindy Blackstock ow.ly/bx7O50UZRh7 #HaveAHeartDAy

Bidding is now open for our Game Worn Charity Auction benefitting the Downie Wenjack Fund! Bid on the game worn and game issued jerseys, shorts, helmets and gloves from this Saturday's game! Auction ends next Tuesday! BID: torontorock.com/auction #RockCity🎸 #TorontoRock #NLL