Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund

By rdnewsNOW staff

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A Day to Listen: Radio stations dedicate programming in name of reconciliation

Jun 29, 2021 | 12:04 PM

In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Pattison Media is joining other radio stations across the country on June 30 for A Day to Listen.

The initiative is in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), and is a day dedicated to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors, Elders, musicians, and teachers.

Our sister stations BIG 105.5 and 106.7 REWIND Radio will be sharing these stories each hour from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The collaboration follows the announcements that the remains of 215 children were buried at and recovered from the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Since then, the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan has announced another 751 unmarked graves at a cemetery near the former Marieval Indian Residential School.

“It is a long road to truth and reconciliation and this is just one small step along that path. Canadians can visit DWF through the day to learn more about their programming which includes the Legacy Schools program which provides educators with free resources to teach about the true history of residential schools,” says Ross Winters, Director of Programming, Pattison Media. “The Pattison Media group of radio stations are 100 per cent in support of this initiative, and proud to open our mics so that our Indigenous friends are heard.

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“With every finding like the ones in Kamloops and Saskatchewan, it amplifies the collective wake up call for Canadians. It really is time to listen.”

With more than 400 radio stations participating, spanning different markets, regions, and formats, A DAY TO LISTEN aims to leverage the power of radio to enact real change and begin to set a course for a more equitable future.

The mission of DWF is to create a pathway towards reconciliation, and to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all Canadians.

More information about DWF is at downiewenjack.ca.

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