October 18, 2016

Gord Downie releases a concept album based on Chanie Wenjack’s death, entitled Secret Path. The album has an accompanying graphic novel and animated film, created in collaboration with artists Jeff Lemire and Justin Stephenson. Secret Path is Gord’s fifth solo album, and the last to be released before his death. Proceeds from the sale of Secret Path go to The Gord Downie Secret Path Fund for Truth and Reconciliation via the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba. The Secret Path goes on to be used in thousands of classrooms to help teach students in Canada about the history and legacy of residential schools.