Gord Downie's The Secret Path

[@elsakristina2689]

R.I.P. Gord and Chanie, may both of you rest in peace

[@Kaliburrrr]

Appreciate it, Elsa1942.

[@Elphyrafire]

Should be required for every Canadian to watch. Love that they made this appropriate for children to watch, too.

[@someoneidonthaveanamesomeo6968]

Is im late schools all over do now

[@tenugidaMAN]

7:34 Look at the first kid.

[@tms3253]

Modern times don’t allow for a person let alone people to acknowledge their faults. This is the worst thing this country has ever done. This story needs to be on our currency.... it needs to be acknowledged and never forgotten.

[@tehgundulf]

@@tenugidaMAN -FBI- CSIS OPEN UP

[@Suicide-Samurai]

@AM - 09MA - Glenforest SS (2172) In a day and age where they are teaching kids about Satanism in school over learning about the atrocities in human history because they drop the f word once. I don't think there is a problem with showing this powerful message to kids.

[@madelynmasse1456]

I am heavily involved in my aboriginal community and I think a lot of people have a miss understanding. We aren't blaming the people today for what happened all we are asking for is help, there are many aboriginal families suffering because they did not get the proper help after what relatives went through in residential schools. The people in residential schools didn't have a proper childhood, and when they left residential school they had no idea how to cope with it besides drugs and alcohol. So when they go on to have kids those kids are immediately exposed to a negative environment, which leads to mental illness ex. depression, anxiety, self harm and addiction. Then the cycle continues to when they have kids. And a big issue today is the lack of therapists on reserves, my reserve doesn't have any. If everyone came together and spoke up for the issues that endure within aboriginal communities I believe we would have a much better chance of being heard and being helped. The aboriginal culture and beliefs are beautiful but it gets over shadowed by people just assuming most of us are drunks. We don't want to be drunks some people just don't have access to the proper therapy and they turn to substance abuse.

[@allisonmartin8901]

Madelyn Masse that was really well put. I am indigenous and my mom and dad went to residential school. It was really sad what they went through. It changed them.

[@Bl4zz3r]

It's astonishing that these schools were still operating up to 1996. Just unbelievable that it kept going on.

[@someoneidonthaveanamesomeo6968]

Same i am to

[@L1011_x]

YES you said it perfectly!! We need more support for our Indigenous brothers and sisters!

[@taylordawn1896]

If anyone needs someone to chat with I am here❤. Prayers of healing coming your way in Jesus name🙏❤.

[@alexboon9035]

If the goal was to make me feel like I was a silent ghost, traveling at that lonely little boy's side and feeling anguished that I could not help him, could not warm him... mission accomplished. Powerful.

[@Critterpedia0]

Yes it's truly saddening. I wanna cry everytime I hear this boys story

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah to bear witness have empathy.

[@davidfinley6621]

Hi Alex

[@islandgirl9562]

And just think....this is only "1" boys story!.There are thousands just like this or worse. No one was there for these children. They could not go anywhere for help. If they asked for help they were brought back! If not then the elements surrounds them, bears, cougar, weather, hunger,etc got them. So, so, so so, sad and wrong on so many levels. I was 22 living in B.C in 1996 when schools were open, and never heard a word about this. The government was not letting their dirty secret out to the world.

[@roadmonkey68]

My uncle, I heard your story as a child from mom. I went to that release in Ottawa with my girls, one I named after you. You are not forgotten my uncle.

[@rubydawn1]

your uncle was so strong to try and go back to his loving family.

[@sarika777]

❤️

[@tree_fingers]

I like how the afterlife and memories are in full colour and reality is blue and black and white

[@barrymacneil2827]

And you cannot see bigotry, with all that colour....dang

[@archsprite]

It's a beautiful way to visualize something so tragic.

[@Critterpedia0]

I think it's also to show how he was cold and alone in the middle of almost winter

[@zoeywesley7912]

I live on a reserve and every winter we walk on the river (55 miles for our ancestors and how much residential schools impacted our ancestors) so we walk every winter too finish their walks that they couldn’t Finish.

[@mmttm04]

Amen

[@goatscansing]

A beautiful tribute

[@5starsgabe]

i came back today after what happened in the schools. 215 kids as low as the age of three were dug up in unmarked graves beside a residential school.

[@coltenharris6870]

Its sickening to think that all those kid where alone without their familys being mistreated to the point of death in some cases and the last one of these "schools" closed in the 90s

[@goatscansing]

It’s our greatest shame 😢

[@alyciamurdock4313]

I'm an emotional wreck after watching this. I'm a first Nation women and a mother, i can't imagine if my son went through what chanie did. I'm in university to be a mental health therapist because I know the intergenerational consequences of the Residential School system. chanie's story fuels my fire to continue down my path of healing my people.

[@teslaaddict]

It's great what Gord is doing; we need more people like him to really bring Canada together as one.

[@beargitta]

Agreed.

[@StrattCaster]

Yes! Well said.

[@sidedspoonswed2275]

I find it funny that people outside of Canada think we are a prefect country but we're not but we have people like Gord downie try to make it the best we can and that why I love Canada.

[@Nightmare-pl5bi]

It's sad he is gone now

[@ilikecats1timeaday571]

Marcel Breault right

[@burleighrapids]

Finally someone capable of amplifying this truth not only doing it, but in a beautiful way. Thank you Gord, and the Native People for your endurance.

[@elsakristina2689]

I'm sure that when Gord's time comes, Chanie will thank him for bringing his story to light.

[@madisonhoule-klyne2252]

Hey Elsa.

[@adosouma]

Gord’s time has come already.Chanie most likely already thanked him

[@linkmokitten5661]

Is my grandma in threre

[@starrquedent1789]

My dad walked the railroad from pelican lake residential school near sioux lookout to ear falls and then there on to swain post when he was 13 in 1970, so this definetly hit close to home for me. Glad to see this in trending videos.

[@rubydawn1]

wow I just picture this innocent child walking How could nobody not see this unbreakable bond of family.It truly is heartbreaking.Your father must be an amazing father.

[@alexanderip1003]

I Hope he made it home alive and well

[@matthewcartermusic]

Thank you so much to Gord Downie and all involved with the creation of The Secret Path. I was in tears nearly the whole time. I was so close to all of this stuff while growing up without even knowing it. I grew up in Manitoba and I truly feel that this film helped heal something inside of me. I hate to say it but it would seem that the education system has failed Canadians. I also spent an entire year working for CN Rail walking those exact same rails Chanie walked without knowing it. Past Dryden and Soux Lookout, and all around Kenora, I have walked the rails. I always felt a deep sadness in those areas, the way the rails tear through the land is not so dissimilar to the way we have torn through the Native American people's lives and culture. I am so sorry. I am sorry we shaved you, ripped you from your families, beat you, raped you, and destroyed parts of your culture. As Gord sings "die here, here and here" "sign here, here and here" I feel so so sorry. This is just the start of the conversation and a long process of apologies. I am sorry.

[@DrFigglePlums]

I don't cry often but I teared up while reading your comment, especially towards the end. Thank you for writing this and a huge thanks to Gord Downey for putting this project together.

[@darylracette]

Thank you Mathew...I believe you're forgiven...here, here, and here...kinanâskomitin

[@thriveeq8252]

you are not the guilty one. Your words are deeply healing. Thank you for sharing from your heart, spirit and soul.

[@pansexualpixels1910]

You, sir, are a genuinely good person

[@cadavher]

As someone who lives in Manitoba and sees the ignorance on a daily basis, your comment made me cry too. I remember being taught about this in the 10th grade, it made and still makes me sick. Everyone thinks Canadians are the nicest people haven't been to "friendly MB". As you mentioned, we still have a long way to go.

[@xHyperFlow]

cried during nearly this entire movie,, extremely well done!

[@rozzie101]

Same

[@heidifalzon2490]

HyperFlow so did I so powerful and so sad!! :(

[@swafiya5460]

Hi everyone. I just watched this because my grade 8 year son had this as his homework. He asked me to help. My children always stand against injustice. I want to help. It is heart breaking. Please we all need to stand together for them to have fresh water, proper food, schools and hospital. I will support the way I can.

[@jjwankenobi]

In 1990, during my senior year at a private Catholic high school in BC, 3 of the Christian "Brothers" that ran our school were exposed to be relocated abusers from Mount Cashel Orphanage in Newfoundland. The Church had quietly moved them West in the 60s. Survivors of the orphanage were coming forward in the 90s. The Archdiocese refused to let our school be liquidated to fund settlements to the victims...many of which were of First Nations heritage. I was part of a small collective that wanted the school to close and the money be dispersed among the claimants even though we understood only a fraction of what the truth was. Meanwhile, the majority of the school were in support of these 3 Brothers as school pride masked ignorance to injustice. 26 years later, as a father of 3 small children, I weep in shame and sorrow for Chanie and his courageous family. There was so much more to the story that I never knew and I am thankful for the TRC, Gord and the CBC for opening my eyes again.I pray that that through awareness, understanding and Reconciliation we Canadians may never force each other to walk down those lonely railroad tracks again.

[@doug6405]

[sorry for the late reply.] | But, that's just how it is man, nobody wants to help other people of different races, from all the way to the past to even now, nobody would want anyone to know what's actual wrong versus what's right.

[@wiNUtS]

Wenjack himself didn’t actually go to a school run by catholic priests, his was run by a Presbyterian indigenous headmaster.

[@equestrianme4559]

The reason I found this true story, is because my teacher showed it to us (the book copy) and said she couldn't read it to us because she started bursting tears every time she read it. I think every Canadian should watch this. Even though *we* weren't the *exact* people who did this, like residential schools and all that, we as people still owe them the *biggest* apologies of our life

[@AshNash2006]

I watch this In school and read the book in school

[@ezson4189]

bless your teacher😊

[@ammarzaghloul55]

My class watched this in school as a test group for a national project. Every student was holding in tears. Some teachers held tears back too.

[@BloggerMusicMan]

With all due respect to the Tragically Hip, who I think is one of the best rock bands Canada has ever had, I think this is Gord Downie's best work. Inspired, musically rich, conceptual, compassionate, tender and deeply significant to Canadian society.

[@teesmith4799]

The Secret Path is so beautifully done......the music, the animation, the sad story. No one could have done this better than Gord Downie. Thank you Gord!!

[@sylvialloyd7919]

K D Lang. Hallelujah

[@joyoushealth]

Tears flowing. Thank you Gord Downie and CBC

[@ilikecats1timeaday571]

Joyous Health i like it

[@Glossinqsangel]

Joyous Health 7 matches

[@papertigerworkshop1174]

Over three years since his passing and four since this came out, The Secret Path never fails to bring out my feelings of sorrow and disgust about one of my country's darkest moments of Aboriginal genocide.

[@rozzie101]

I didn't go to residential school, but my parents went. There are a lot of untold stories or residential schools, I'm glad this one was told. Thank you Gord, and CBC for telling it.

[@brandontech1244]

I am an American, who was fortunate to live a few years in Canada, and experience your great nation. The Hip personify the feeling of the Canada I hold with me. Gords art and music will be held in high esteem for decades, but I feel this will remain his greatest accomplishment. This is brilliant, creative, awe inspiring, humbling, and truly something that will work for the greater good long after he's gone. Thank you, Gord, for being you. The world needs more Gord Downies! Cheers from Atlanta, GA.

[@khizirsyed]

watched this in grade 8 and now i'm in grade 11. still makes me tear up after 3 year. RIP Gord and Chanie.

[@ultradeduct]

the pain this truly brings to my soul as an indigenous person is heavy and undeniable. the suffering we and the children of our people have gone through is immense, and seeing some of it brought to attention is somewhat of a relief on my soul, in the hopes that something changes someday.

[@toasteeded]

You are so strong. If you need anything at all, any support, any resources or connections for you and your community, reach out to me, I have multiple social medias you can find me on all you have to do is ask. I am only 16 so I might not be able to do much but I want to do everything I can for the aboriginal people every where as I know they are still suffering to this day. You are amazing and I look up to all of you, I hope I can do you some justice, more than the horrible goverment has done. Much love, Teddy

[@Sorryimcanadian1912]

watched this for a school project. never thought my kids around the same age as my dad was back then went through this. brought me plenty of tears and even 2 years after I still watch this and listen and get emotional. RIP Gord Downie you taught many about this crime to so many people. you're a legend forever. may Chanie also rest in peace, and I hope his death was not in vain and that it continues to bring attention to this issue. also RIP all the other indigenous children who died.

[@Sammikens]

This is such a powerful, tragic, beautiful film. Many of the songs had me in tears. I don't recommend driving while listening to the music, I was bawling on the 401 when Son came on.

[@pocketflies]

R.I.P Gord! We will never have another person like you again, may your music and message live on forever!

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

even sick and dying he never stopped he went on till the end for what he believed in I only pray i can be as strong

[@Brandibear-fx9ng]

At least he can actually meet chaney in person

[@sawatisbillings8759]

My tears run freely. I am Mohawk and have met survivors. Nyaweh Gord.

[@kerrydustin3996]

This should be placed into the Canadian Education Curriculum.

[@adosouma]

At my school we watched it.Well my class did and a few years ago it we watched in the gym except it wasn’t the whole film

[@taylordawn1896]

My school watched it.

[@apop9224]

it is, that’s how i’m watching this lmao

[@mattsson-o6n]

were watching it at school

[@averycumpson3130]

it is

[@Canadian_Yoshi]

I am currently in my freshman year, and my music teacher for a lesson I’m currently doing, we are watching the secret path… It’s easily one of the greatest animations (first 40 or so minutes) I’ve seen in that style.

[@Aspergersandfrenchfries]

Rest in peace. I'm a little too young, to have fully appreciated your music. You clearly loved this country.

[@lindamackenzie-nicholas5133]

One of my sons says- calling these schools "residential" schools is a misnomer. They were slave schools where relatives of mine were trapped and abused.

[@bbeloveth53bahtgad37]

Linda MacKenzie-Nicholas yes they were slave schools

[@julietadeson6799]

Absolutely

[@jagdeeppremi5117]

Agreed

[@cadavher]

This needs more views. We were taught about his story in Grade 10, and it has always stuck with me. But if you go to Manitoba or Saskatchewan, the problems are far, far from forgotten or fixed.

[@Heemsky]

Holy man, I cried so hard

[@cringenetwork7696]

Heemsky “holy man”

[@sarika777]

I cried a lot

[@zildjianfabian7594]

alright i dropped the cheesecake HELLO ARMYYYYY WHO DROPPED HPTHE CHEESECAKE LOL

[@peesocks]

My teacher cried I cried the entire class cried.

[@starlayt8421]

The amount of tears streaming down my face

[@killacl0wn]

Fr! (I watched this yesterday at my school then almost cried)

[@twostars2061]

Gord... Can't stop wiping my eyes... you told the story similar of my mom and dad.... they are so damaged by the schools. They are broken human beings and it reflects them today as 79 yrs. old. Flash backs of their youth in Alzheimer's. I'm gonna draw Chanie and send it to you... be well Gord... Megwich

[@hopeful358]

The fact that Canada put children through that makes me cry especially when my great grandmother was in a residential school and it messed her up. RIP Chanie and Gord. Thank you Gord for bringing what happened to indigenous children to the light because it's a topic that more people need to be aware of.

[@Jennifervz5jl]

I was listening to the Secret Path on Spotify tonight you know, listening to Dear Gord Downie, his beautiful voice he truly encapsulate the spirit of Chanie Wenjack and everything that he went through that everyone else went , he did a beautiful job with this record and then he got cancer so very sad. It’s so very sad that Gord got cancer so very sad what happened to Chanie I can’t imagine how scared treating must’ve been that day walking along the railroad tracks my goodness what a brave little soul he was 🧡🙏🏻I think that there’s no one else that I could think of except Gord making this album and it’s a beautiful album and thinking about Chanie today and thinking about Gord Downie God bless them both

[@zotthedestroyer5190]

The way Gord interacts with the family fills my heart with love. How kind he is and how he approaches the subject is beautiful

[@maplehouseknives]

Shed a few tears today as I read the news. Spent my whole youth listening to "The Hip", I feel as if a part of me is gone now. Rest in peace now Gord, you were a great and wonderful man and will be sorely sorely missed.

[@Hi-yd3pg]

This gave me chills for 45 minutes after looking at the pictures in the book.

[@AMGallant1]

I show this to my grade 7 students each year in Social Studies. Such a powerful and relatable story for them, told with beauty and emotion. The sadness is palpable. 'Son' is especially powerful; what Chanie must have imagined , alone and freezing out in the night.

[@zerozeray]

let us not shame ourselves again! These little boys and girls still need our help!

[@shearslisa]

CAS!!!!

[@PaulaHowley]

They do. And we need theirs so we can all reach our human potential- so we can all become who we want to be. The oppression of one is the oppression of all!

[@amruddinadel1997]

They stopped residential schools in Canada and prime minister Justin Trudeau apologizes for the boy reason and for the kids who went to residential schools us Canadians will never forget what we did wrong

[@dustynjohnson7564]

What's is sad very sad . 😢😢😢 .

[@dustynjohnson7564]

G

[@AdelleRamcharan]

Thinking about this in light of recent events. The first time I saw this I was bedridden for a week with sadness and disbelief. The injustice of it all is too much to bear and this work tells his story beautifully.

[@cruekid69]

Before Gord mentioned the issue of residential schools and I did some research I didn't know much at all about what happened. When I saw the trailer for this leading up to its broadcast my interest grew. I saw the footage of the children and I pictured my own kids. I watched the Secret Path with great interest, and I had no idea that Gord's songs and the images would affect me the way they have.

[@knowitallyankee]

Why am I crying?!?! I'm not even through the intro and I'm already crying. Dammit Gord!

[@katereston9611]

My colleague and I just finished a unit combining our English 9's and 11's with two weeks focused on inquiry project based learning. Working in teams of 5, they explored graphic text and multimedia as a means for exploring social justice issues, and reconciliation in particular. They explicated, discussed, created slides and in our Learning Commons, shared profound insights. It was amazing. After reading, watching, discussing, expressing, in their teams they had two days to produce art and info and connections to Secret Path and national or even global issues. The artwork, poetry, thoughtful serious, adult discussion has been beyond our expectations. Thank you, Gord, Mike and family. Thank you Jeff Lemire for your incredible graphics. Thank you to Chanie's family for embarking on this incredible project. Thank you for inspiring a new generation to understand the past as they seek to create more meaningful change in the future.

[@162pd]

To make sure you have a balanced approach, perhaps you should read and reflect on this: www.c2cjournal.ca/2017/10/the-sad-truth-about-chanie-wenjack/

[@shawnfisher5562]

Seven Matches is so amazing. It really captures feeling of what he might have gone through. 150 years to go!

[@elizabethmitchell8638]

Gord, bless you, for your depiction of a run away boy, Chanie, from a reconciliation school. Canadians should all be aware of this tragic time, when the children were taken away, not allowed to speak their own language, or of their culture. I cried for this little boy, so sweet, and all he wanted was to get home. My heart will always remember the pain his parents and family have gone through, as well as all who were in these terrible schools. Thank You Gord Downie-this a great song and story that will stand for many, many years to come. We will always remember you!!!

[@jackparker8602]

they showed this to me in music class

[@jacquelinereesor1758]

Jack Parker we saw it in heath class

[@thechurchoflucio5709]

Jacqueline Reesor omg same

[@clipstersquad9943]

I saw this in English for poetry

[@pinochet3317]

Jack Parker I was shown this in Social Studies a few days ago, and I admit I had a tear in my eye at parts!

[@rileybeeshaw2664]

I was shown this in class today:(, It just breaks me because all these kids didn’t have their childhood, they missed many birthdays, many Christmas’s, they missed many memories they could’ve made with their families. It just hurts me and especially chanies story. It just broke me😭. Rest in paradise chanie ❤️🧸

[@madeleinejoane73]

this story is completely heartbreaking and there are no words to describe the suffering of these poor children and their families. Gord really did do a beautiful thing

[@amandairvine3658]

#ibelieve in the secret path. Thanks to Gord's album, it has changed my life for the better, and for that, I am truly thankful!❤

[@suerandellroberts]

Thank you so much, Gord. This was much needed, and you did it. I have known this for years, and did nothing about it. You stepped up to the plate, took the bat, and did what you could. Let's hope, dear heart, that you have hit the ball out of the park. With my love and thanks. Sue Roberts from St. John's, NL. Take good care of yourself and those who love and appreciate you and The Hip. You HAVE made a difference.

[@tomduncan9806]

Very well said Moderator & panel. I still cannot understand why there have never been any criminal charges laid against any of the churches, Various Police Agencies, many levels of Government agencies or individuals working for the government. The evidence is overwhelming. It has been for years.

[@daddy2jake]

Because so many people are associated with this crime it would require people to turn in their neighbours, families, pastors, etc.....There is also STILL the prevailing feeling that these schools were actually "good" for indigenous people because it taught them how to assimilate.

[@ammarzaghloul55]

Paul Rupert the real reason is because of the lack of knowledge it is unknown who did what. Most people were doing what they were told. When single culprits were identified they were punished

[@toooooooooooooooool]

Cynical POV - it's politics and optics. Nobody in Ottawa wants to be the one to indict the Church and be painted with that brush. Yes it would be political martyrdom, but their career is over nonetheless.

[@jeremylaurie7134]

Thanks for making this available online!

[@abbygailwellman6545]

Gord you are an inspirational person, thanks for bringing this story to us oxoxox

[@abbygailwellman6545]

Much love from Saint Augustin Quebec ;)

[@felixbeaudoin1011]

Gord Downie est une osti d'marde, tout comme sa musique et sa mentalité.

[@shelegrimm1288]

Watching The Secret Path and thinking of you Gord. I'm a new fan of Gord Downie (for about 6 months now). I was extremely saddened when I found out he was sick and has now passed on. I live in the United States and never got exposed to Gord's music until recently. His songwriting just blows me away. His heart was in everything he did and I am so grateful that I discovered his music. Secret Path is such a wonderful project and I hope and pray everyone will find unity in Canada. I look forward to supporting this project while living in the USA.

[@marjorieladuke4781]

I've watched The Secret Path many times and it still hits me. I had siblings who were survivors of residential school and made it home. The Wenjack family didn't have that opportunity. Gordie did an amazing job bringing Chanie's story to light. RIP Chanie and Gordie.

[@Bysproductions91]

The way it explains all through music :)

[@AdaChimp]

The thing that got me was that I kept thinking everything would be fine until I realized this ain't no Disney miracle it's the real world

[@nikkibrown8107]

There are no words to convey the emotions this film creates. I am broken 💔 😢 🥁 🍃🌳 🚬 🔥 xooxooxoxo we are all connected. Love is healing ❤

[@christinegarbutt9586]

so heart wrenching..my grampa was a little boy just like him..he lived obviously.. but it devastated generations..i love all of you.. :(

[@maggie8042]

why there's so less people watching this my teacher gave us to watch and it was so heart breaking we r so lucky that reminds me of the homeless people they r treated just like that

[@barrymacneil2827]

Hopefully we learn from mistakes and cultures lost. RIP Gord

[@zrayray3054]

Thanks for uploading CBC!

[@Kyonosuke.]

ive been coming back every month to listen to this again

[@donatobianco8226]

A teacher who was a Hip fan showed this to our class in high school I think in 2018-19, was truly one of those few moments you have in high school where you actually leave the classroom feeling like you learned something.

[@katstevens8266]

[@beargitta]

How can you possibly dislike this.. I loved Haunt Them. Then entire thing was stunning though.

[@blueberry1c2]

Isabellathegreat some people just go to a video and dislike it, regardless of how good it is. i personally loved this creation, it will be a terrible day when gordon's brain tumor finally wins over him. :(

[@tulsienterprisesltd.3944]

As a native in Canada , thank you so much Gord for doing the great work you did!!! You will be missed. RIP Gord

[@14nafster]

I never really knew about the tragically hip until he was diagnosed. I learned about this project and it was really touching. Rest in peace to this Canadian Legend

[@StrattCaster]

A very moving and beautiful work. This is a story that needs to be told to the world.

[@laurafedora5385]

Gord was such a beautiful person. He loved this country and our indigenous people so.

[@jwillisbarrie]

cbc please add captions for the deaf

[@colleenomara4980]

@sTrAnGeRdAnGeR there’s LYRICS. Oy!

[@ms.keding4513]

@sTrAnGeRdAnGeR Being able to read the lyrics would be really helpful.

[@ryanfugger4480]

@sTrAnGeRdAnGeR The music has lyrics that are beautiful and should be captioned.

[@taylordawn1896]

I cried when one of the guys said they chose to forgive at 2:02:20. Forgiving is the best thing to do because we all make mistakes, when we forgive others, ourselves we learn and teach others to make a better world.

[@RaymondL704]

A story that needed telling, thank you Gord. RIP

[@asakurad]

Simply the most beautiful and wrenching work of art I have encountered in my 59 years on this planet. Can’t watch it, can’t stop watching it. I say this as a member of Team Cyclone of Misery.

[@CemeteryDriver]

I bought the book, it's really good. Rip Gord I wasn't around for the majority of your time. But the limited time I've been here and the magic you've created has helped so much my thoughts and prayers go out to your family rip...

[@Emi_Da_Frog]

This made me cry when I watched it at school and I’m watching it again

[@mattmccarthey]

Chapters (2:37 - 46:13) 1. The Stranger - 2:37 2. Swing Set - 9:02 3. Seven Matches - 12:26 4. I Will Not Be Struck - 16:16 5. Son - 20:28 6. Secret Path - 23:55 7. Don’t Let This Touch You - 28:15 8. Haunt Them, Haunt Them, Haunt Them - 33:25 9. The Only Place To Be - 38:43 10. Here, Here and Here - 41:48

[@iahmarielle]

thank you❤️

[@kokiproduction0731]

Ok

[@clowners727]

thanks

[@juicewrldfan-999-lm]

Omg thanks so much this will help

[@billybob5051]

thank you

[@zaidrababah7591]

I'm only 13 but still know a lot about this. I'm glad that my school is showing this to all of the classes.

[@axxicus]

Mr. Downie is right. I think this truly does bother every single Canadian deep down.

[@vi5133]

Jordon H But you should care! Just because you didn't do it yourself, it doesn't mean it doesn't concern you. Aboriginal people are actually rebelling against future pipelines, bridges, and neighbourhoods that were going to be built in their reserves. They're the ones you are stealing from by living in Canada. Saying you don't care just means you're heartless and rude. I wouldn't be surprised if you wouldn't help your family if they were dying. Stop acting like you can just tell someone in Africa to suck it up because it's their fault they're dying of starvation and disease because we didn't do it to them. We are responsible for it by not helping them. So stop pretending you're higher then them by the way you act, you're a mere rat on the status scale.

[@vi5133]

Jordon H Also the indigenous people already pay for the consequences of others. Every time they be what they think they should be based on their stereotypes, the whole community gets a terrible reputation. It isn't like every time a white person robs a bank everyone automatically assumes that white people rob banks. That's what it is like for aboriginals. Please think about what you are saying before you hit post.

[@IslandVibes_]

Jordon H I agree in some ways.

[@IslandVibes_]

Its fucking annoying, the curriculum is basically becoming all about aboriginals. I'd actually like to learn about something that truly impacted the world and society, like the cold war or a world war.

[@jordanisweird5831]

J H. I'm native and I don't blame every single white person nor am I a drunk. . . :p

[@LadySunshine4eveR]

I was able to watch the live stream of "The. Secret Path" online last night! Such a dark & painful chapter in Canadian history, but it needs to be shown

[@tundrance]

my teacher showed us this in class and i was trying not to cry the whole time.

[@chronicspirit5515]

Im gonna do all I can as musician to carry on where you left off here gordie. This hits hard.

[@Pointvalle]

wow, it’s been years since i’ve seen this video and i’m so happy about the attention it’s gotten. i first watched this with my 6th grade class, i remember lots of us balling our eyes out during this unit but it really was powerful to us at such a young age too. lots of us were anishanabe in that class, so as we grew up we learnt more about our families horrible past. It really opened our eyes about how special our family and elders mean to us ❤❤

[@jamesjohnson3738]

I wish I could have met Gord, an amazing, brave and compassionate man. His family must be unbelievably proud of him. We love you Gordy you'll never be forgotten my friend

[@canadude6401]

I watched the Secret Path special last night (rebroadcasted Oct 22, 2017) and I was moved to tears. I knew the Tragically Hip front man was doing some great things before his passing, but I never knew about all of this until it was all brought to light. I am upset that it was brushed aside and First Nations people are still not looked after to this date. We have an open door policy for new immigrants which is excellent, but we also need to look after our First Nations people. Bless you Gord and others for helping bring this to light. You left this world on a very high note Gord.

[@coolguygardner7925]

I've watched this at least 4 times since it was released and it gets me every time.😢

[@Kaliburrrr]

I’ve never watched without losing another piece of myself.

[@kathywosnick7497]

Thank you for sharing this with us; Gord Downie's work makes these issues more accessible to all Canadians. .

[@jmcconville1000]

Amazing creation from CBC and Gord Downie. Watching with my class of grade 7/8 students as we continue our learning about residential schools.

[@162pd]

Perhaps you should read this and have a discussion with your class. www.c2cjournal.ca/2017/10/the-sad-truth-about-chanie-wenjack

[@itsjustkara4431]

@@162pd even if this didnt happen to this particular child, it happened to others. Dont discredit this.

[@jakubwidlarz]

Rest in Power Gordie Baby. From Poland.

[@suhitab7172]

This was so sad I can’t believe First Nations were treated like this they never deserved it the fact that, that boy had the courage to atleast run away and try to escape is amazing and emotional this story made me cry. I wish I hadn’t seen but then thank you for this video. I can’t believe the pain he was going through being away from my parents is the hardest thing I could ever imagine to do.

[@PaulaHowley]

Seven Matches just wrecked me.

[@tuffcatty]

Paula Howley can't explain it any better

[@alexboon9035]

Chick-chick-chick-chick...

[@lukefrancis7286]

Paula Howley I know we are learning about this in school we have to watch it and it's stuck in my head but it's sooo sad

[@candycanedraws5356]

9:10

[@judah142]

It was agonizing to watch. The whole thing is just hellish & freakish to experience and view, which is I guess what they were going for. Not really a fan of it at all, however I loved the animation style and the music was okay I guess, even thought half the time it wasn't really music. It was just too long and eerie/freakish for my taste..

[@suzzq2]

Thanks for making me cry and feel this boys pain

[@tracierenshaw]

I saw last year and am rewatching/ sharing once again right now. I read the gord news of his passing yesterday. Yes it a tearful weepy time, but gosh I am sooooo happy he walked my world

[@dakotamoose3855]

My favourite is Secret Path. I have the whole album on iTunes. Rest In Peace Chanie (Charlie) Wenjack. You did AWESOME work Gord!

[@TheJamjewel]

My heart is breaking and singing at the same time😔❤️