Coming this winter 2026
Coming this winter 2026
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The Legacy Path, a 20-minute audio documentary (written and voiced by Evan), takes its inspiration from The Secret Path, the multimedia project by Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire. It begins by recounting the tragic, true story of 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack, who perished in 1966 while running away from an Indian Residential School, simply trying to make his way home.
This documentary stands as a solemn, dedicated effort to preserve the memory of Chanie and the thousands of Indigenous children lost to the residential school system, while fiercely honouring the Survivors who endured this historical trauma.
The ultimate goal of The Legacy Path is not merely to inform, but to profoundly challenge and inspire every listener to move from acknowledgement to genuine action. It promotes reconciliation by fostering deeper awareness and education regarding the transmission of intergenerational trauma and encouraging a shared vision for a more respectful and loving future in Canada.
Coming this winter 2026 to all Major Music Platforms.
Algonquin Records © 2026 - Written / voiced and music composed / performed by Evan Phoenix
THE SECRET PATH by Gordon Downie & Jeff Lemire
Dear friend,
I'm promoting truth & reconciliation and fostering respect & love between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada, inspired by the spirit of the late Gord Downie's "The Secret Path" project.
The best way I can contribute to this mission of "doing something" is by:
Spreading awareness on social media and through The Legacy Path audio documentary I produced.
Donating all proceeds from my book, Tonight We Take Parry Sound, to the Downie Wenjack Fund (DWF). The DWF aims "to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education and connections between all Canadians."
If my book or music isn't for you, please consider donating directly to the DWF by checking out the links below or by texting "DWF" to 20222.
We must acknowledge that, as a country, we caused immense harm to Indigenous children, families, and culture. We now have an opportunity to change. I invite you to begin by watching The Secret Path film and exploring the links below.
When you're ready, I encourage you to find your own way of "doing something." Do anything. Let's take care of each other.
-Evan
The Secret Path Film
Gordon Downie & Jeff Lemire
Produced by Kevin Drew & Dave Hamelin (2016)
The Secret Path Project
The Secret Path Project
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
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