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Organization Type: Colleges & Universities

Organization URL: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/   

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The University of Winnipeg Archives is the steward of the records of the University of Winnipeg and its founding colleges: Manitoba College, Wesley College, and United College. The records support the University's governance, administration, and strategic directions, and preserve its institutional memory and documentary heritage.

The Archives stewards records from individuals or organizations connected with the University, including its faculty, staff, administration, or alumni.

The Archives stewards records from individuals or organizations relevant to the University's strategic directions, research and teaching, or service mandate.

The Archives also provides stewardship for rare publications and special collections that support the teaching, research, and service mandates of the University and its stakeholder communities.

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Title: Gord Downie’s statement on Chanie Wenjack and the need for the NCTR at the U of M | UM Today

URL: http://news.umanitoba.ca/gord-downies-statement-on-chanie-wenjack-and-the-need-for-the-nctr-at-the-u-of-m/

Collection: Truth and Reconciliation

Description: On Sept. 9, 2016, The Tragically Hip front man Gord Downie and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University of Manitoba announced a unique partnership.

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Subject:   Tragically Hip (Musical group) Canadian arts Indigenous activists Residential Schools Indigenous peoples--North America--History Abused Indigenous children Indigenous peoples, Treatment of—Canada Graphic Novels Racism--Canada Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Canada.

Title: Downie's project to fund U of Manitoba Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | CTV News

URL: http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/gord-downie-project-to-fund-u-of-manitoba-centre-for-truth-and-reconciliation-1.3065049

Collection: Truth and Reconciliation

Description: First Nation communities in Manitoba and Ontario are praising Gord Downie’s “Secret Path” project which tells the true story of a 12-year-old indigenous boy who died while trying to run away from a residential school.

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Subject:   Tragically Hip (Musical group) Canadian arts Indigenous activists Residential Schools Indigenous peoples--North America--History Abused Indigenous children Indigenous peoples, Treatment of—Canada Graphic Novels Racism--Canada Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Canada.

Title: Gord Downie's 'generous gift' boosts National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC News

URL: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/gord-downie-truth-reconciliation-centre-secret-path-funding-1.3754757

Collection: Truth and Reconciliation

Description: Downie has pledged to donate proceeds from the upcoming multimedia project — a solo album, a graphic novel and an animated film — to support the U of M-based National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation​.

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Subject:   Tragically Hip (Musical group) Canadian arts Indigenous activists Residential Schools Indigenous peoples--North America--History Abused Indigenous children Indigenous peoples, Treatment of—Canada Graphic Novels Racism--Canada Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Canada.

Title: New Gord Downie work devoted to First Nations boy who died running away from residential school | CBC News

URL: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/gord-downie-chanie-wenjack-1.3753823

Collection: Truth and Reconciliation

Description: It's a story that so affected Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie, he created a solo album, a graphic novel and an animated film to honour Wenjack's memory and educate other Canadians about the tragedy.

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Subject:   Tragically Hip (Musical group) Canadian arts Indigenous activists Residential Schools Indigenous peoples--North America--History Abused Indigenous children Indigenous peoples, Treatment of—Canada Graphic Novels Racism--Canada Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Canada.

Title: 'His story is Canada's story': Gord Downie to release album, graphic novel in honour of Chanie Wenjack | CBC News

URL: http://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/12663/gord-downie-to-release-solo-album-graphic-novel-an

Collection: Truth and Reconciliation

Description: Weeks after he bid an emotional farewell to 11.7 million Canadians as the frontman for the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie has announced a solo album, graphic novel and CBC special to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the death of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old indigenous boy who died while attempting to flee a residential school.

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Subject:   Tragically Hip (Musical group) Canadian arts Indigenous activists Residential Schools Indigenous peoples--North America--History Abused Indigenous children Indigenous peoples, Treatment of—Canada Graphic Novels Racism--Canada Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Canada.

Title: Gord Downie Announces "Secret Path" | Killbeat Music

URL: http://www.killbeatmusic.com/media-releases/2016/9/8/gord-downie-announces-secret-path

Collection: Truth and Reconciliation

Description: Announcement and information of Gord Downie's new multimedia project on residential schools and the story of Chanie Wenjack.

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Subject:   Tragically Hip (Musical group) Canadian arts Indigenous activists Residential Schools Indigenous peoples--North America--History Abused Indigenous children Indigenous peoples, Treatment of—Canada Graphic Novels Racism--Canada Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Canada.

Title: New Gord Downie project to benefit U of M's Truth and Reconciliation Centre | Winnipeg Free Press

URL: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/nctr-to-benefit-from-new-gord-downie-project-392878441.html

Collection: Truth and Reconciliation

Description: Downie will be releasing Secret Path, a solo album and graphic novel illustrated by Jeff Lemire, on Oct. 18. The songs on the album and the graphic novel tell the story of 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack, an indigenous boy who died in 1966 while trying to return home from Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. He had been renamed Charlie at the school.

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Subject:   Tragically Hip (Musical group) Canadian arts Indigenous activists Residential Schools Indigenous peoples--North America--History Abused Indigenous children Indigenous peoples, Treatment of—Canada Graphic Novels Racism--Canada Indigenous peoples--Civil rights--Canada.

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