A Day To Listen

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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 Reportand 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.

  1. 09/29/2025

    Building Upon a Father’s Legacy with Niigaan Sinclair

    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.

    45 min

  2. 09/29/2025

    From Goose Bay to Bay Street with Clint Davis

    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.

    48 min

  3. 09/29/2025

    But first, The Public Broadcaster and Reconciliation with Robert Doane

    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.

    42 min

  4. 09/29/2025

    The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of Defeat with Waneek Horn-Miller

    When Waneek Horn-Miller (Kanien’kehà:ka) was only 14 years old, she was stabbed in the chest by a Canadian soldier during the Oka Crisis. Nine years later, she was the co-captain of Canada’s Olympic water polo team. Waneek talks about how she reconciled the betrayal by Canada by representing it on the world stage. Hosted by January Rogers.

    45 min

  5. 09/28/2025

    The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power with Carole Ann Hilton

    Carol Anne Hilton (Nuu-chah-nulth) created a hashtag and is now managing a movement. Indigenomics is the visibility and inclusion of Indigenous business and economic growth globally. Carol Anne talks about multi-generational Indigenous wealth creation and how education is shifting focus from teaching and social work to business. Hosted by January Rogers.

    33 min

  6. 09/28/2025

    A Seat at the Table with Mike Degange

    When the CEO and President of Indspire was growing up, he didn’t dream of being a CEO or a president of an organization. But his path of education and life-long learning led him to that exact position. Mike DeGagne (Anishinaabe) shares his journey and thoughts about the importance of post-secondary education and how to get there. Hosted by Kiefer Collison.

    42 min

  7. 09/28/2025

    Breathing Life into Our Languages with Ronald Ignace

    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.

    42 min

  8. 09/28/2025

    Creating Systems of Change for Families with Kayla Frank

    When you work in the field of child welfare, it helps to have a real understanding of what families and children are going through. Kayla Frank (Cree) can relate. In a vulnerable and honest conversation, Kayla shares her own journey and vision for how to support families through better systems. Hosted by Kiefer Collison.

    38 min
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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 Reportand 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.

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  • Creator
    Orbyt Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    A Day To Listen