A Day To Listen

A residential school survivor, Theresa has made it her mission to share her experience so that history never repeats itself. Theresa reminds us all of the importance of teaching each generation about the truth of the residential school system so we can better understand the issues facing Indigenous communities today.

Bob has spent the last 30 years dedicated to Indigenous issues. He played an integral role in establishing Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission which issued 94 Calls to Action to address the ongoing impact of residential schools. More information about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action can be found at trc.ca. 

An award-winning Mi'kmaw poet, Rebecca begins her spoken word performances with a simple request: "For the next three minutes, you’re going to see the world through my eyes, and I ask that you empathize with us". Rebecca wrote a poem a few days after learning of the 215 children found buried at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. 

An Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Elder Commanda has dedicated her career to promoting First Nations rights, history and culture. She is a professor at the University of Ottawa and the Executive Director of the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres. 

Nancy is a social emergency responder with the Canadian Red Cross. She has spent the last few weeks on the ground in Kamloops BC, supporting former residential school survivors with their heartbreak and trauma after the discovery of 215+ buried children. 

 Isaac Murdoch is an Ojibway storyteller and traditional knowledge holder. Isaac encourages everyone to take grief and negative energy to create a beautiful and better future for all children.Together, we can create a new path towards reconciliation. 

An educator in North Vancouver, Brad has advocated for all schools in his district to sign up as Legacy Schools through the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund's free, national program.

To learn more about the Legacy Schools program, visit downiewenjack.ca 

Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan. Heather is a survivor of the Lebret Industrial Residential School and was a day scholar at the Marieval Residential School where 751 unmarked graves were recently recovered.

At just 18 years old, Theland has spent his life advocating for Indigenous issues. He is completing his 7th annual journey from Winnipeg to Ottawa, to raise awareness and funds for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.Theland is an inspiration and a role model for youth everywhere.

Follow Theland on Tiktok or Instagram @The_Land

The Niece of Chanie Wenjack, a 12 year old boy who died fleeing from a residential school. Harriet shares her personal story, the impact it has had on her and her family, and how she works each day to be a positive change.