Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund

By Regan Tate

A Day to Listen

Jun 30, 2021 | 6:00 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Pattison Media is joining other radio stations across the country today for “A Day to Listen.

In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), A DAY TO LISTEN is dedicated to sharing stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors, elders, musicians, and teachers.

Our sister stations CHAT 94.5 and MY 96 FM will be sharing these stories every hour between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. today.

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

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

3h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

Dec 12, 2024

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024

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.