“The Stranger” Official Video - Gord Downie - Secret Path

“The Stranger” is the first full chapter and song of The Secret Path. Adapted from Gord Downie’s album and Jeff Lemire’s graphic novel, The Secret Path chronicles the heartbreaking story of Chanie Wenjack’s residential school experience and subsequent death as he escapes and attempts to walk 600 km home to his family.
The film will be broadcast by CBC in an hour-long commercial-free television special on Sunday, October 23 at 9pm (9:30 NT) and streamed worldwide at cbc.ca/secretpath at 9pm ET.
The ten-song album and 88-page graphic novel by Jeff Lemire are both available for pre-order at secretpath.ca
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[@anthonymcleanvideo]

I remember the CBC doing a series on The Greatest Canadians of all time. It was open to votes and at the top of the list were incredible people like Terry Fox and Tommy Douglas. Gord Downie now belongs on that list. Dying from brain cancer and spending the end of his life raising awareness for the victims of Canada's worst atrocities... For me, that puts him right up there with the greatest Canadians.

[@surgeland9084]

Absolutely.

[@sasikumarmayuri7160]

go boy

[@madisonthorne4181]

Generally with stuff like that they have be dead for certain amount of time to be considered which is stupid but chanie should have qualified under those regulations

[@christophersumner2647]

I couldnt agree more

[@Bomber411]

@@madisonthorne4181 what? I've never heard any such thing. Do you have any links backing that up? I don't believe this.

[@The_Fat_Turtle]

Both of my parents are Residential School Survivors, I'm happy to see more attention being brought to this absolutely atrocious period of Canadian history. They are both my hero's for surviving and becoming strong people who made something of themselves, even though they had EVERYTHING taken away from them, including their culture, language, identity, family, etc.

[@aaa1233321aaa_Iored94]

That's the worse part about it. People try to think this stuff happened like 50-100 years ago. When in reality, the last one closed 19 years ago.

[@joelclements1477]

I am sorry for your parents' experience. So very sorry.

[@The_Fat_Turtle]

Thank you for your kind words, I know they don't want their past to define themselves, but over the years I heard piece by piece their experiences and how it affected them. Truly gut-wrenching stuff that I can't imagine having to endure.

[@Psychiatrick]

Unfortunately people are more concerned with the symptoms of problems rather than the cause of the problems. In my opinion, the Anishinabe went about exchanging those things created or fashioned by the hands of men in exchange for those things, those spirit energy of life created by the Most High. When the Anshinabe slaughtered tens of millions of beaver so Vatican could drain the land this set in play a curse for several generations which included the Residential Schools as punishment.

[@user-zn9ht6mf6t]

Someone's projecting.

[@skillfullydull4340]

Gord Downie passed away last night...this nation has lost an icon..in music, and contribution to Canada and aboriginal people. May he rest in peace.

[@zap1ckl3]

Can't believe that was 3 years ago

[@alexacipaianu6326]

@@zap1ckl3 me either

[@ryan5492]

@@zap1ckl3 same.

[@chrisbodley8958]

This nation lost a man with true integrity that night.

[@rabitrader5981]

Rest in peace gord

[@claytonswan8295]

i love you mom, i miss you, i have a beautiful daughter she came 2 years after your accident .... she's almost 10 now .... i protect her just like your protected me .... i sometimes think you are her in reincarnation ...... so beautiful .....

[@ryan5492]

I'm sorry about your mother, what ever happened to her anything bad? if so I'm so very sorry I hope your daughter has a great life.

[@seanfollowill9051]

My father who's 62 right now still cries in private from what residential schools have done to him He bought this book for my son his grandson who's 2 My dad's now an addition counselor and an elder All he said about his time there was He had to survive this breaks my heart I love you dad

[@Caysonthebro169]

When that happens you should try to give him a hug even though he's been through something terrible hugs always make people feel a little better

[@kellylongman1936]

This hits home now more than ever. My soul aches for every child, adolescent, and adult that fell victim to residential schools in Canada. This is a blight on our country, and I hope justice will be served, and healing will follow.

[@Kaliburrrr]

My grandmother was a survivor, at least for the video versions I have to stop every couple minutes so I don't get too overwhelmed.

[@reversematter]

I am 16 years old in grade 11, I have been learning about what happened to all those poor souls, and about this specific angel since I was a child. It was truly a terrible thing that happened. Truly. Rest in peace to all the kids who passed, to the man who created this song, and to Channie Wenjack. I hope they are all receiving the life they deserve in heaven, if only this world wasn’t dark.

[@mothbythesea]

❤❤❤❤

[@remusXsirius]

It’s so touching that the only thing gord downie wanted to do before he died was publish these songs

[@Fletchey2009]

I thank my amazing Grade 8 Social Studies teacher in Halifax Nova Scotia, that taught us and is still continuing to teach about Truth And Reconciliation. Without her I would no nothing about this. And she isn’t the only one doing so. Thank you so much, truly from the bottom of my heart. Every. Single. Kid that went to Residential Schools will ALWAYS be remembered. Gord, you left a very positive message as you left this world. And till this day, yes you completely changed this Country. We are all born for a reason, to do something good to the world. And Gord you overexcited those limits in an amazing way. You truly changed millions of people’s lives and how we live our life daily. Thank you so so much, and rest in peace. 💐 And also to prove that, the reason my teacher and thousands of others teach that is thanks to you. ❤️ Rest Peacefully all of you. 🇨🇦🙏❤️💐

[@requiem51]

I'm at a loss for word. So happy you're doing this Gord, I really think the country needs this to help us heal.

[@albertkaprielian7606]

Gord and his brother Mike and the others working on this project will see this issue incorporated into school curriculum and that is great start.

[@requiem51]

I didn't realize how many prejudices and false understandings I had until this spurred me to research and learn more.

[@user-ju7ze9to4k]

After all those unforgettable songs, Downie transcends even himself by shining a light on something more important. Dude's becoming my fuckin hero...

[@asiaahsan383]

I live in Canada and I'm a grade 4 but I'm learning this and it just makes me feel mad for who lived before us and had to go through this almost everyday I wear a orange shirt to show that all children matter all lives matter all culture matters and especially the people who lived before us matter♡

[@joem6851]

My God that was warm like sunny day

[@lynlister2440]

This was and atrocity the Canadian Government kept hidden. I'm so happy that with people like Gord Downie and others light is now being she'd on it. It now needs to be blown wide open as so many indigenous wen going missing. It's time Canada, the Churches and all provinces admit their part in this. We can't live in the past but going forward needs an incentive. This is a generational offense that needs to be righted.

[@Yuvray]

Yup

[@cringenetwork7696]

Rest in Piece; Gord Downie, and Chanie (also known as Charlie) Wenjack. Neither of you died in vain.

[@Brandibear-fx9ng]

Not to be annoying but its spelled peace

[@anneliesejackson507]

The residential teachers misnamed him as Charlie instead of chanie

[@kuromitcfan]

To anyone who is wondering what happens in "the stranger" its abt a kid who was sent away to a residential school for a long time in 1966. He was not able to see his family at all or even speak in his own language. Chanie Wenjack ran away his school to go home to Opasi post which was 600 KM to go home. Chanie REALLY tried to attempt to go home but sadly was not able to go home. Chanie is a 12 year old boy. When Chanie was in his school the nuns had no choice but cut most of his hair and shower his head and had a guard for bedtime check. Chanie remembered some of his memories with his dad which were sad.😔😔😔😔😔😔😔 Please wear Orange on the 30th of september to remember what the people who were sent to residential schools. Chanie wenjack had sadly passed away when he tried his hardest to come home. WE LOVE U CHANIE

[@rozzie101]

I watched the Hip's last concert on the CBC, and I was taken a back he spoke directly to PM Justin Trudeau on live TV about First Nations. And also hearing about this Secret Path story, as a First Nations I'm glad this story is being told. I myself never went to Residential School, but I seen the effect of it.

[@jakobwilliams7982]

rozzie101 what about chanie wenjack

[@rozzie101]

Chanie Wenjack, a 14 year old boy who escaped a residential school. And tried to walk home. Died on the way home....

[@Psychiatrick]

rozzie101 Because he was trying to escape the Vatican run Residential Schools. This is the genocide and why you have to realize what is really happening to the Anishinabe! It involves the produce of the land and the land itself. The Queen is running a front for the commercial fascism of Vatican court! Vatican; "a priest is entering the room ... all boys now grab your ankles" type thingy.

[@Caysonthebro169]

Gord Downie was a national treasure very good guy a very good singer his last concert on CBC in Kingston his hometown was really sad to watch

[@toasty745]

Even if I don’t listen to music I can just tell this guy put his heart and soul into making this song

[@Patescot77]

I haven't cried like that in a long time.

[@variantfromadistantplace5636]

when I watched the entire animation in class (for Canadian history) I Started to cry every time the father appeared

[@susanmarie6837]

Same 😣🥺😢

[@eternal4626]

「Jamie Knott」ゴ I watched this video in class for orange shirt day

[@Gourdius]

KZbin_DIGITETERNAL Xx same

[@shaneyo6824]

Zoomers go to school right? Or am i a boomer?

[@tee5807]

I stand with your people. Stay strong. We are listening.

[@colormewonderful5187]

I just found this song and listened to it 3 times over and over again and each time it made me cry, I didn't look at the screen the first time but his words had such an impact on me and then the video made me think of my grandpa and my aunties and all my family that's been to residential school and still affected by it also makes me think of my family that didn't go but is still severely affected by it and then all the other people like my family. It hurts but finding out all the reasons behind their actions helps me love them when they do bad things. Makes me think of who we could of all been, the knowledge we could of had, and how beautiful the land would still look. If they just didn't accept them but ancestors weren't like them. they were kind and trusting and had no idea what kind of horrible people they were dealing with and all the horrible horrible things that would happen after.

[@Caysonthebro169]

Yeah it's very sad to watch because everybody was against them and it shouldn't have been like that but it was we are all human Canada will always be ashamed for what they did and watching this just gives me shivers and goosebumps but I'm not always an emotional guy it is very Raw with emotion to watch

[@lessonsincanadian8101]

Watching Gord sing this song live last night at the National Arts Centre gave me the chills

[@ryanstockie4336]

Hi im thinking of buying ticket to the Toronto show. How long was the venue and did they play music the whole time. Or was it half music and half talking, videos etc?

[@lessonsincanadian8101]

ryan stockie It was about 45 minutes of Gord performing with the movie playing in the background, followed by a short video documenting his trip to Ogoki Post and then after, Mike Downie spoke about the project with the Wenjack family. It might be slightly different for the Toronto show because Ottawa was the premiere. Either way, I would say get a ticket if you can. It will be a fantastic emotional show, no matter what.

[@thefbiman2116]

As some of you probably guessed from the name, my family has a history with these schools. My grandfather went to a school and my mom went to a day school when his shut down. To put it mildly it was the worst years of their life

[@isaacgarrow1664]

R I P Chanie i wish you were still here

[@gabrielabato9939]

As someone born in Canada, it feels satisfying that this atrocious part of our history is finally being seriously brought up. I don't listen to the Tragically Hip or Gord Downie (rock isn't really my thing) but goddamn this is amazing. Bless his soul. It's about high time my country finally address its awful history. And I honestly doubt Chanie was the first or last of his kind.

[@sarahsimone640]

I'm currently taking a class in college called Indigenous Legal Perspectives and my professor just mentioned that Gord Downie wrote a song about a boy who escaped from a residential school. So, I had to check it out. I didn't know Gord worked with reconciliation efforts regarding Indigenous peoples in Canada. I love how his music has great meaning and focuses on people and events from Canadian history.

[@Bl4zz3r]

Never met the man is person but feeling the sorrow of losing a loved one today...

[@Theone_onlyRadiodemon]

This makes me so sad! No only that I’m also native but also that I have family that went to this school… and it just makes me cry! All those poor children, lost their lives and been tortured.. im crying while writing this. I’m also glad that more people know about this now 😢😢😢 R.I.P ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ninofromcanada4296]

❤️🤍🖤💛RIP Gord +THANKYOU FOR MAKING THIS MONUMENTAL AND BRINGING IT TO LIFE

[@lorrainejohal79]

I just finished Gord's interview on CBC with Peter. Good makes me proud to be Canadian and we need more people like him fighting for rights of our fellow country folk

[@Dude_im_not_makaya]

I’m currently learning about this in school, tomorrow is reconciliation day for indigenous people, and everyone else. 🥺🧡

[@ricojanzenmagnifico2940]

Breaks my heart how the First Canadians were treated especially knowing how the opened their hearts to the first settlers/explorers taught them agriculture and survival through the harsh Winters etc etc etc!!!!! Like best friends in a new land, perfect neighbors, and people driven by family love, respecting nature and living life right. The way they were repaid makes me Sick with Colonial fkn Genocide. I'm Greek,German and Ukrainian I know not if my heritage contributed to this as the English,French, Dutch and Spanish did but I do know it really doesn't matter!!!! I'm more than proud of Gord for telling this tale in all its ugly truth and unacceptability. I knew for a long while about these Evil Residential Schools , Colonialism and early genocides. I have been Blessed emensly with a full blooded Cree lady the love of my life and a lifetime of great friends who just happened to be First Nations! Now everyone knows thanks to Gords courage and conscience and there is no denying it for any remaining racists!!!! I pray for reconciliation not for the normal reasons but because I believe First Nations ( Canadians) are amongst the best people I've ever known. Their family ties and communal respect touch my heart.There love of nature and Mother Earth inspirational BUT MAINLY because I believe it's the First Nations around the earth that can save the earth!!! Because they deserve joy,peace and prosperity but more so they deserve our love after all in the beginning all they did was love, help and accept us!!!!!! And I don't know about you but that's the kind of folk my heart loves Big Time!!!! We owe them Big Time for uncountable reasons and we need them they are the integral backbone of mankind Period!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU GORD!!!! Thank you for a lifetime of awesome music and your love and compassion for ALL Canadians

[@G.I.N.N]

Rico Magnifico Beautiful words.

[@whardisty]

Jordon H Wouldn't you do the same if someone was trying to take your home? We didn't fight for nothing man.

[@iNick1337]

Most if not all historical documents that clearly influenced your thought were written by those very settlers who committed those acts towards people. FN were not always at peace with each other, but the scale of conflict was much smaller and countless tribes cohabited Canada.

[@misssweet8362]

Thank you Rico Magnifico for those touching words. Such heartfelt words are hard to come by these days . We lost a wonderful soul today . RIP Mr. Gord Downie

[@fisnikkon]

Rico Magnifico If you are "greek" then your parents and grandparents definitely underwent through a residential school style of assimilation from thr greek government. Know thy history. 1/3 of greece is Arvanites/albanian who to this day are forbidden to claim to their roots. The other 2/3 is of turkic and middle eastern origin. Your wise words are appreciated i just thougjt i'd let you in on some greek hiatory that resembles that of canada.

[@natedavies8546]

A little less than a year ago I saw Gord play this at a concert. Now here I am watching this the day after he passed. He had a very great life. I'm very grateful I got to see him perform.

[@turnoffthetv]

So much heart. This album is going to break me.

[@blushielushie]

What a truly beautiful album Mr. Gord Downie, thank you for this you will be forever in our hearts #RIPChanieWenjack

[@okboomer1934]

Poor boy never made it back they never deserve it. This made me cry

[@ademtoprak5485]

RIP Gord, you will always be remembered by us Canadians.

[@monikadoki5297]

*sighs*

[@d.cnorris9393]

I love you Mr.Downie. You bring out the best in me. I hope we continue to bring out the best in you.

[@mattmadge5917]

I’m here after hearing about the Pope telling everyone he was sorry. One thing I’ve learned today is that understanding is better than hate.

[@annad.5625]

After so long, I'm still crying

[@catherinel1417]

Good for you Gord for bringing awareness to this issue!

[@curtish1697]

Great song, and Lemire's art is perfect for this story.

[@disboidumbstupid5309]

R.I.P Gord Dowie 1964-2017🙏🙌

[@gavinbarnum9458]

@Realistic Thinking ?

[@gavinbarnum9458]

@Realistic Thinking why did you say wtf lol

[@alexanderip1003]

He is with Chanie Wenjack now

[@andrewnydusscorneroftheint1595]

5 years before i was born i was always told stories of the horrors of those schools Gord and his band have my undying respect and im sad to have never attended a concert but we have this and The Tragically Hip

[@kylepaddon5810]

215... from from the end of numbers from this atrocity. So thankful for this video shedding light onto this issue.

[@jakubwozniak3089]

It's been a while since a song has moved me so much.

[@paddocklockersby8089]

Gord Downie was, and IS a proud Canadian, and a TRUE Canadian. He knows about what happened up there in those Residential Schools. And spent his last years doing what he could to raise awareness just like we are. When we have Canada Day, it's important that we do not forget the dark side of this country's history. There's no pride in what happened to those children all those years ago. But there's no shame in healing from it as much as we can. Even with what's happening now. So I'm celebrating Canada Day for Canadians like Gord. And I won't forget the dark side of this country either. That's what we should do.

[@StarBornW]

Can't believe Jeff Lemire's illustration is animated!! It's gorgeous!

[@albertkaprielian7606]

Gord and his band did a phenomenal job presenting this work at the National Arts Centre last night. Bravo!

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

RIP sir. Gone but not forgotten.

[@z97]

This is going to so help us teachers to present this awareness. Thank you Gord so much!!! Migwech.

[@mickjizz643]

Today was the first time I'd ever listened to this song. It is absolutely beautiful and very moving. A restless night with lots of thought of Gordon with a box of Kleenex. Trudeau was right in saying that Canada was now less than without Gordon Downie. I never expected to feel the way I've been feeling since the news on Gordon. Sometimes you don't know what you've got until it's no longer with you. Lots of love to Gord, his family, friends, fans and to his band mates, the tragically hip....Rip Gordon 👑

[@AR-4]

RIP Gord. You'll always be remembered. ❤

[@danielkimchi3365]

I learned about this at the start of grade 7 and now I am in grade 8. I still clearly remember all of this and would never forget about it.

[@Gkakjr]

I still have relatives i can never meet, because they fell victim to residential schools. If my father had also done so, I would not be here today.

[@mariomarroquin86]

r.i.p thank you for your commitment to make this country better

[@mickjizz643]

I know what you mean, Gord Downie. My deepest condolences to Gord's family, band members, friends and fans. I

[@actualfootage]

Thank you, Gord and Mike, for opening this conversation, closing this circle, setting us on all the path that nobody knows as we-individually and as a country-integrate, at long last, 'What's in my head and what's in my chest.' I am grateful beyond measure and will help in any way I can. Thank you, Pearl, for holding the vision that one day your brother's story would be told. When Truth is known Reconciliation becomes possible. Peace, love, respect! xo

[@NicStryker1027]

RIP to the 215 native kids found in a mass grave at the Kamloops Indian Residential school 😢

[@maryfreebed9886]

Indeed. It is a frightening thought that trying to walk home 600 km during a Canadian winter wasn't that much riskier than staying at the school.

[@kellylongman1936]

751 found in Cowichan. Unbelievably tragic. I can now understand why we don't fully celebrate Canada Day this year, like we usually do. It's a sad year for Canada, and out of respect for all the lost souls found buried in residential schools across Canada, we are sombre this year. I know I'll be reflecting on this.

[@AlbertaRose94]

@@kellylongman1936 That was addressed by the Sisika elders. They say there is no reason to turn our back on the land because of evil done by past generations. We should think in terms of reconciliation and healing. The word “enemy” is not a part of their vocabulary. The closest the Sisika Nation has is “Challenger”.

[@danadoxtater683]

🧡🧡🧡

[@staceygfys1237]

Now it’s 9000

[@SolarpunkVegan]

I keep watching this from time to time. Soon I will have a crow tatooed on my arm. This story will stay with me for the rest of my life. Chanie is walking in my heart.

[@Mkpearl60]

Eternal thanks Gord.

[@dianemarieaddicott7612]

Haunting , Yet Beautiful .

[@sarahjones6662]

I cry every time I listen to this sad song

[@wctwest256]

I had the same experience when they had us watch the whole movie in school

[@gordonmackenzie7683]

Growing up in East Vancouver, Most of my Mentors were Individual Native Elders, always gave me the Best, and seemed to endure the worst! Seems such a shame to Be born of this Country canada, only to find the visitors, condemed their Hosts. Pretty Sad! God Bless all those People Native by Genetics or Practice! *)

[@shmaqzi9893]

One of Canada's most beloved icons. A man nationally regarded as a national treasure blatantly calling out the genocidal history of the nation that adores him. That takes true genuinity, and soul.

[@cathiehensman7059]

Rest In Peace Gord Your Music & Memories will live on We've lost a true Canadian Icon :-(

[@jimmykit-kat3424]

The fact that people actually experienced this stuff, that Chanie was a real person, I cannot even begin to comprehend it. Best wishes to the family.

[@NSmokingWeed]

My cousins grandparents are survivors and I was terrified when I told them what they experienced. And I'm still speechless to this day.

[@ela_4782]

Thinking about those kids from Kamloops 😔😔 my heart is broken.

[@Kiriuu]

This story made me cry my teacher showed this to us because we were studying residential schools

[@Caysonthebro169]

Rest in peace Gord Downie and Chanie wenjack watching this give me goosebumps and shivers I don't know why it's quite sad in shocking and annoying and angry to hear what native people went through at the hands of the government of Canada and I know they were ran by nuns that were catholic I believe let's be honest God and Jesus Christ would not support this at all they'd be ashamed at all the people that started the residential schools I just feel bad and I think Canada as a nation should bring more awareness to residential schools in what native people went through which Canada is slowly doing by making national holidays and apologies and reconciliations 🙏

[@The111Queen]

this really shows the desperation that those children must have felt. the film, the grey black and white that was chosen and also they eyes of the children say it all. never again

[@joshsullivan1622]

I moved from the East to the West. It's been two different worlds. I was never ashamed of Canada before. I don't know how to feel now.

[@Zoemorelikejoey]

Canada should be ashamed but so should of countries who did it too

[@darkclouds5257]

R.I.P, Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack❤

[@thejman7399]

Gord Downie will forever be remembered for his kindness and loving nature. In his remaining days, not knowing how many there would be, he created a foundation and took up the cause of mending the divide within his country he so loved. One of his final acts was to give of himself to a cause that others wouldn't even acknowledge until he got involved. The epitome of selflessness and a level of love rarely seen in public figures. The example for us all on what it means to be humble, kind and giving. There will never be another quite like him.

[@elizabethdoherty1891]

Still cry over this song 😥

[@christopher4326]

Nice comment..

[@Haeleus]

Thank you, Gord, for coming to perform this at WE Day.

[@squamish4life]

Foster care system is the new Indian residential school. Taken away and not allowed to see my parents or sisters or brother fear about courts and police. Put in a home hour an half away. My legal guardian is social worker. Prayed a pond my foster Dad and mother. I still live in terrible trauma. That’s what happen to me.

[@jesuschristismylord4043]

They simply never stop it seems. They found a hidden type of weapon in foster care though, they can exert as much control as they want in the name of “safety” for the children

[@shadwman2331]

My mother & all of her sisters & brothers had to go to the residential school in Long lac, never in my life have I heard about so many horrific things that happened there.. I'm so lucky I didnt end up in one of those schools since I was born in 1989. I feel so much sorrow for my people. May God Bless & keep safe all those who died & those who are still suffering to this day.. I love you my fellow indigenous native Americans. ❤ The priests & nuns who tortured & killed those kids can go to hell.. I dont need to go to church to pray to God & show I love him. I can pray to him Anywhere in the world. 🕊

[@megan.c9213]

I always cry in this video, imagine their just kids bro little kids everything taken away from them tortured ,sexual abuse physical and mental abuse .😭😭😭😭❤my heart goes out to those poor kids.

[@justinmilne9886]

R.I.P big guy thanks for bring awareness to this much needed area .

[@Tflocc456]

this makes me cry and I can't stop😔😢😖

[@yetifrxst9295]

Same

[@StrattCaster]

I'm deeply moved by this work; and I'm horrified at what happened to all those innocent kids and their families. This is a story that needs to be told.

[@StrattCaster]

april 2023. still makes me cry when noone's around.

[@fiolds350]

Happened a lot. In Buffalo ny too Google Magdalene Laundries.. they did it in Ireland. Buffalo and Canada. Trafficking children and young mothers. All church based government funded. Child trafficking didnt start with Epstein. Its not new to government. Its always been that way. And not one person was held accountable.

[@dauntefeerelandry4892]

Rest easy gord we love u

[@canadianstudmuffin]

Love you Gord!

[@fahadashrafofficial]

Canadian Studmuffin He's dead now.

[@lithiko1948]

rusty nuts exactly

[@freeze5159]

@@fahadashrafofficial canadian studmuffin probaly commented this comment before gord died

[@stephhofmeyer361]

Thank you Gord. You are a breath of fresh air. Kiss and Hug.

[@55.CLil0]

Bra dis joint made me cry

[@dddddddggf]

I cry every time I watch this. Love to Chanie, his family and all who have been affected by the horrors of residential schools

[@chyennegervais4657]

Rest In Peace Gord you were such a good man and inspiration 💜

[@rubydawn1]

I can not imagine the pain of having your children taken away from you.Being taken from your family all that you have known is so cruel.

[@EarlofCrawford]

Stand up. All of you. It's well past the time to do right...

[@sharanyanaidoo]

This is such a haunting song and heart breaking story. Tears are just flowing.

[@fasteddy3941]

RIP Gord Downie up in heaven 🙏🏽😿😇

[@poncethegayboi]

Iy sucks to grow up in Buffalo ny. Being a kid like oh god another tragically hip song.... Thats going back to the 90s and early 2000s. To now being an adult. To sadly realizing how great he was. Realizing i missed out. Ill never get to see him live. But im happy he got to expose this and bring light to this before he passed. Man he really was a head by a century huh? I only got to like his music as i got older. The more i lived the more his music made sense. Sucks it came when he passed away.

[@scott5709]

My grandfather Leo escaped from a residential school and was never caught by the police.

[@batmanbeyond6815]

Scott Auger did he make it home? I’m sorry he had to go through a residential school. It must have been horrible for him.

[@scott5709]

Fidel Yonathan yes my grandfather and his cousins made it home they survived because they knew how to live off the land.

[@batmanbeyond6815]

Scott Auger Ok. Thank goodness.

[@someguyinazoo]

Can somebody please explain what resedential schools were

[@dancercallie14]

@@someguyinazoo Yes they were schools for indigenous children who were forced to learn English and be catholic. They abused them and punished them if they did anything from their culture.

[@stotheatothendy]

Honestly thank you for making this it has made me appreciate my life and acknowledge those who survived and died during those times

[@funnywolfs9664]

I think this is a really good way to help educate others on the Canadian past and how everything isn't as it seems. The song is nice and calm too which just makes it even easier to listen and learn. I'm very sure everyone really appreciates God Downie and his work.

[@jacquelinewyer7035]

And the trama still lives on , some not realizing why their lives took the path it did. That’s why you have to know your roots so you learn from past to live a good future with our ancestors guidance

[@RawLu.]

God bless your heart & soul Chanie.

[@gobiyen8273]

Thank you Gord, for all the work you’ve put into helping our people reach reconciliation within Canada, may you Rest In Peace. Kichi mígwetch, nizāgiyin.

[@christophersumner2647]

My heart has never ever felt so heavy

[@joadhenry]

deep sadness and anger right now

[@mparker7115]

secret path

[@rashi2745]

@Realistic Thinking ?