Ms. Phillips, and her Grade 5/6, Division 4 students, respond to Gord Downie's, "The Stranger," with a collaborative poem of their own, "Chanie," complete with amazing artwork.

Chanie Wenjack ran away from his residential school to try and find his way home.  A home that was 644 kilometres away.  All he had with him was a jar with 7 matches.  Chanie never made it home.  At 12 years old, he died trying to see his family again.

Carisbrooke students were asked, "What would you take on a journey?"

 Courage, Honesty, Humility, Love, Respect, Truth, Wisdom

Gord said:  "Do something!"

Carisbrooke said:  "We will!"

Finding the Secret Path Film/Chronicles website:  Downie/Wenjack Secret Path Film