Indigenous Education
North Vancouver School District
Downie Wenjack Legacy Schools Project

​​The Secret Path

The Secret Path began as ten poems, written by Gord Downie, about Chanie Wenjack and his experiences at the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School. The poems were developed into songs and later illustrated by Jeff Lemire. Visit The Secret Path website to access educational resources.

Secret Path Week

Secret Path Week recognizes the legacies of Chanie Wenjack and Gord Downie. The first Walk for Wenjack took place in 2016. Visit the The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund website to find more information about virtual events and resources.

Participating NVSD Schools

Blueridge Elementary | Carisbrooke Elementary | Carson Graham Secondary | Cheakamus Centre | Dorothy Lynas Elementary | Lynnmour Xá7elcha Elementary | Norgate Xwemélch'stn Community Elementary | Ridgeway Elementary | Seymour Heights Elementary | Sherwood Park Elementary | Ns7e'yxnitm la Tel:'wet Westview Elementary | Windsor Secondary

Read more about the Downie Wenjack Legacy Schools Project 2018-2019.