When Ronald Ignace (Secwépemc) was a young teen boy, he ran away from residential school. Later, he realized the importance of education and worked to get his high school diploma, then went on to a Master’s degree. Through his passion for his Shuswap language and love of learning, Ron would become the first Commissioner of Indigenous Languages. Hosted by Kiefer Collison.

When Ronald Ignace (Secw&eacute;pemc) was a young teen boy, he ran away from residential school. Later, he realized the importance of education and worked to get his high school diploma, then went on to a Master&rsquo;s degree. Through his passion for his Shuswap language and love of learning, Ron would become the first Commissioner of Indigenous Languages. Hosted by Kiefer Collison.

On September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Gord Downie &
Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations in Canada for A DAY TO LISTEN.


This year’s theme is The Path Here, The Path Ahead


It’s been a decade since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Final Report
and 94 Calls to Action, challenging all of us—Indigenous and non-Indigenous—to confront the past and work toward a better future. This A DAY TO LISTEN, we reflect on 10 years of reconciliation with special guests who will share powerful insights on what brought us to this moment and where we can go from here.

On September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Gord Downie &amp; Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations&nbsp;in Canada for A DAY TO LISTEN.
 This year&rsquo;s theme is The Path Here, The Path Ahead
 It&rsquo;s been a decade since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Final Report and 94 Calls to Action, challenging all of us&mdash;Indigenous and non-Indigenous&mdash;to confront the past and&nbsp;work toward a better future. This A DAY TO LISTEN, we reflect on 10 years of reconciliation with special&nbsp;guests who will share powerful insights on what brought us to this moment and where we can go from&nbsp;here.

A Day To Listen

A Day to Listen on September 30, 2024

Breathing Life into Our Languages with Ronald Ignace

Clint Davis (Inuk) is the CEO of the first-ever Indigenous majority-owned investment dealer in Canada,  dedicating his career to increasing Indigenous participation in capital markets. Clint has been helping quietly build Indigenous economies for over 20 years. As an Inuk man, Clint brings his upbringing with him to everything he does. Hosted by Kiefer Collison.

Clint Davis (Inuk) is the CEO of the first-ever Indigenous majority-owned investment dealer in Canada, &nbsp;dedicating his career to increasing Indigenous participation in capital markets. Clint has been helping quietly build Indigenous economies for over 20 years. As an Inuk man, Clint brings his upbringing with him to everything he does. Hosted by Kiefer Collison.

From Goose Bay to Bay Street with Clint Davis

Niigaan Sinclair (Anishinaabe) is a cultural influencer, author, and professor. He is also the only son of the late Murray Sinclair, the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Niigaan reflects on his father’s legacy, their relationship, the state of reconciliation, and his own path ahead. Hosted by January Rogers.

Niigaan Sinclair (Anishinaabe) is a cultural influencer, author, and professor. He is also the only son of the late Murray Sinclair, the former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Niigaan reflects on his father&rsquo;s legacy, their relationship, the state of reconciliation, and his own path ahead. Hosted by January Rogers.

Building Upon a Father’s Legacy with Niigaan Sinclair

Robert Doane (Gitxsan) is the senior director of the National Indigenous Strategy through the Indigenous Office at CBC. In the past five years, Robert has met with First Nations, Inuit, and  Métis people across the country to discuss the public broadcaster’s coverage of Indigenous stories, what they get right, what they get wrong, and what more can be done to ensure Indigenous storytelling that is beneficial to all citizens. Hosted by January Rogers.

Robert Doane (Gitxsan) is the senior director of the National Indigenous Strategy through the Indigenous Office at CBC. In the past five years, Robert has met with First Nations, Inuit, and &nbsp;M&eacute;tis people across the country to discuss the public broadcaster&rsquo;s coverage of Indigenous stories, what they get right, what they get wrong, and what more can be done to ensure Indigenous storytelling that is beneficial to all citizens. Hosted by January Rogers.

Breathing Life into Our Languages with Ronald Ignace

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