Moose FM joins Canadian broadcasters to amplify Indigenous voices with ‘A Day to Listen’

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Radio stations across Canada, including Moose FM, are joining together Wednesday to amplify Indigenous voices with A Day to Listen.

In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, over 400 radio stations across the country are dedicating a full day of programming to share stories from Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors, elders, musicians, and teachers.

In partnership with the  Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), A Day To Listen aims to “amplify, elevate, listen to, and learn from Indigenous voices”.

“Many Canadians were shocked to learn of the remains of 215 children buried in Kamloops and now growing numbers at other residential school sites, something Indigenous communities have known – and shared – for years,” said Sarah Midanik, President & CEO, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.

“We hope that A Day To Listen, and the ongoing work that we do at DWF, begins a new chapter in our reconciliation journey so that no Canadian is ever shocked again by the horrors inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples.”

The day of collaboration follows the discovery of the remains of 215 children who were buried at a former Kamloops Indian Residential School, and growing numbers of remains found at former residential school sites across Canada.

If you are a former residential school student in distress, or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419, or the Indian Residential School Survivors Society toll free line at 1-800-721-0066.