Chanie Wenjack
Where did Chanie Wenjack live before going to a residential school?
Ogoki Post
How far away was the school from his home?
Over 600 km away.
How many kids did Chanie run away with?
With two other kids.
Who is the lead singer?
Gord Downie
What was Chanie named by the staff at CJIRS/the public school?
Charlie
What is Chanie's Indigenous identity?
Anishinaabe.
What were the odds of dying as a student in a residential school?
The odds were 1/25.
How old was Chanie when he ran away?
He was 12 years old.
Gord Downie was diagnosed with what type of cancer?
Brain cancer.
What was the punishment for trying to run away at CJIRS?
Strapping
How many dogs did Chanie have growing up?
Two dogs.
How many students could attend the school at a given time?
150 students.
How many other students tried to run the same day Chanie and his friends left?
Nine other students.
How many Juno Awards did they earn?
17 Juno Awards.
Where were the students when Chanie ran away?
Playground
Name one of Chanie's hobbies when growing up.
Hunting, fishing, trapping, or playing with his siblings and cousins.
What school did Chanie go to while living at CJIRS?
He attended Rabbit Lake Public School.
How far away from the school did Chanie get?
Over 60 km.
Where was their final concert? (City & province)
Kingston, Ontario.
Who attended the residential school with Chanie? (Think family)
Three sisters
What year was Chanie born?
In 1954
When did CJIRS first open?
It opened in 1929.
He wanted to see his father
How many Legacy Schools around Canada use The Secret Path in their learning?
Over 9,500.
What was the name (first OR last) of the jury and journalist who claimed Chanie ran due to loneliness?
Ian Adams