The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund looks to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples by building awareness, education, and connections between all peoples in Canada.
Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) aims to build cultural understanding and create a path towards reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Join DWF in the spirit of connection and reconciliation this Indigenous History Month to Learn Indigenous History | Celebrate Indigenous Cultures.
Explore cultural celebrations happening in your community through DWF’s events calendar. Follow along with @DownieWenjack on social media for tips on respectful participation in cultural events, historical highlights, and themed days like Trivia Tuesdays. Plus, check out our exclusive new merch collaboration with Anishinaabe artist, Blake Angeconeb.
Join us as we celebrate the richness, strength, and diversity of traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultures and #DoSomething to move reconciliation forward this Indigenous History Month.
Throughout the year, DWF provides free resources to more than 8,000 educators from coast to coast to coast to make sure the unique interests, rights, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples are reflected in classrooms throughout Canada.
Learn more about DWF and Indigenous History Month at downiewenjack.ca. Text DWF to 2022 to donate.
