"He was seriously concerned with relationships with the Wenjack family. It was almost as if Wenjack's spirit connected to Downie, said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde. "He wanted to make it his mission to share that story with the rest of the country." "Gord often said he was struck by that story and he couldn't let go of it," Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said Wednesday in an interview. Proceeds from the album and graphic novel are being donated to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba. It honoured 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack who died in 1966 after running away from a residential school near Kenora, Ont. In the final months of his life, the Tragically Hip frontman became an outspoken advocate on Indigenous issues, notably as part of his "Secret Path" project. NT).OTTAWA - Canadians can unite on reconciliation efforts to honour Gord Downie's legacy, Indigenous leaders said Wednesday. The screen awards culminate Sunday with a broadcast gala celebrating high-profile film and TV categories. On Thursday, the industry will salute digital and immersive storytelling content. The CSA festivities continue Wednesday with a gala honouring creative fiction programming. "It's the best place in the world and we're proud to call it home."īest national newscast : CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme.īest local newscast : CTV News Toronto at 6.īest news anchor, national : Dawna Friesen, Global National.īest news anchor, loca l: Michelle Dub é, CTV News Toronto at 6.īest live news special : #CityVote: The Debate, City.īest sports analyst : Jack Armstrong, Raptors Basketball on TSN.īest sports host: James Duthie, TSN - Free Agent Frenzy.īest sports program or series : Reborn: Basketball & Reconciliation in Rwanda, TSN.īest lifestyle program or series: Property Brothers, HGTV.īest documentary program : You Are Here, HBO Canada.ĭonald Brittain Award for best social/political documentary program : Quiet Killing, APTN. "Remember always: explore Canada," Lysakowski added. So thank you for watching, thank you for being part of the show," he said. "We make TV for the audience, that's why we do this. Taking the stage alongside the Amazing Race Canada team, showrunner Mark Lysakowski gave a special shout-out to the hit show's fanbase. Mark Lysakowski, The Amazing Race Canada We make TV for the audience, that's why we do this. Popular and perennially lauded competition series The Amazing Race Canada added a fresh raft of trophies Tuesday, including a Golden Screen Award for TV reality show (a high-ratings honour) and kudos for its photography, picture editing and direction.
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