A Day To Listen

Orene Askew, also known as DJ O Show, shares her experience growing up on a reserve as an Afro-Indigenous, Two-Spirited person.

The creator of Orange Shirt Day, a national movement of remembrance and an affirmation that every child matters. Orange shirt day was born out of Phyllis's personal experience and symbolizes resiliency and a way to honour those impacted by residential schools.

Visit orangeshirtday.org to learn more about the movement and Phyllis's story. 

Dr. Alika is president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association and co-creator of 215 Pledge. He shares how we can use the stages of grief to cope with the devastating announcements of unmarked graves. 

Learn more at https://www.215pledge.ca 

On June 30th, in honour of National Indigenous History Month, radio stations all across Canada held space for “A Day To Listen”. 
 
Over 150,000 Indigenous children were taken away to residential schools... and thousands of those children lost their lives. 
 
In partnership with the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, we came together for a day where radio amplifies the voices of Indigenous People in Canada. 
 
For more information, visit downiewenjack.ca