{"id":2558,"date":"2021-10-26T12:21:39","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T19:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/?page_id=2558"},"modified":"2021-10-26T12:21:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T19:21:39","slug":"secret-path","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/secret-path\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Path"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9xhb8-9df3110ba42635ba1fccb9cda5047e90\">\n.flex_column.av-9xhb8-9df3110ba42635ba1fccb9cda5047e90{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9xhb8-9df3110ba42635ba1fccb9cda5047e90 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-knrtwlvu-85bff9e87f44b556c634d8608cccadd5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Secret Path<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>*Note most of the lessons on this page are for Intermediate but the Manitoba Teachers Society has some primary lessons see below.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1243 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/SecretPathBook.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/SecretPathBook.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/SecretPathBook-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/SecretPathBook-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/SecretPathBook-36x36.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/secretpath.ca\/\">Official Secret Path Website\u200b\u200b<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;\u200bGord Downie began Secret Path as ten poems incited by the story of Chanie Wenjack, a twelve year-old boy who died fifty years ago on October 22, 1966, in flight from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School near Kenora, Ontario, walking home to the family he was taken from over 400 miles away.<\/p>\n<p>Gord was introduced to Chanie Wenjack (miscalled \u201cCharlie\u201d by his teachers) by Mike Downie, his brother, who shared with him Ian Adams\u2019 Maclean\u2019s story from February 6, 1967, \u201cThe Lonely Death of Charlie Wenjack.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The documentary concludes a CBC trilogy that has spanned three years and includes The Secret Path animated feature (set to Downie&#8217;s Secret Path album) and Gord Downie&#8217;s Secret Path in Concert. Stream both in full on the Secret Path website<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yGd764YU9yc\">Music<\/a>\u200b is also included on this page.<\/p>\n<p>Click here to see the 1967 Maclean&#8217;s article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/society\/the-lonely-death-of-chanie-wenjack\/\">The Lonely Death of Charlie Wenjack<\/a>\u200b.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/arts\/secretpath\/behind-the-scenes-with-gord-downie-at-the-challenging-and-inspiring-secret-path-live-rehearsals-1.4860626\">Behind the scenes with Gord Downie at the challenging and inspiring Secret Path live rehearsals\u200b\u200b<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Downie&#8217;s band, family and the Secret Path team share stories in this clip from new doc Finding the Secret Path\u200b from CBC Docs. The documentary concludes a CBC trilogy that has spanned three years and includes The Secret Path animated feature (set to Downie&#8217;s Secret Path album) and Gord Downie&#8217;s Secret Path in Concert. <a href=\"https:\/\/gem.cbc.ca\/series\/the-secret-path\/all\/9b3ea985-cccf-45a8-9c87-8745cbcba48f\">Streaming available here\u200b in full now<\/a>.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bFor trailer, view clip below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.cbc.ca\/i\/caffeine\/syndicate\/?mediaId=1342816835607\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Teaching with Compassion Poster: Ideas for Self-Care when Exploring Difficult Topics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Teaching-with-Compassion.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"886\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Teaching-with-Compassion.jpg 1115w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Teaching-with-Compassion-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Teaching-with-Compassion-1030x706.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Teaching-with-Compassion-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Teaching-with-Compassion-705x483.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Teaching-with-Compassion.pdf\">here<\/a> for a PDF version of the poster. This poster can be ordered from the <a href=\"https:\/\/printshop.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/apps\/pages\/home\">SD71 Print Shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson Plans from Manitoba Teachers Association<\/h3>\n<p>The Manitoba Teachers&#8217; Society created lesson plans for the book, \u200bSecret Path.\u00a0There are lesson plans for all grade levels and in French! Click here for lessons.\u00a0These lessons are also included in SD71 LRC Secret Path kits. Music links are included.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1294 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Matt-Zadvorny-Secret-Path.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Matt-Zadvorny-Secret-Path.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Matt-Zadvorny-Secret-Path-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Matt-Zadvorny-Secret-Path-494x705.jpg 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Secret Path Locally Developed Lessons<\/h3>\n<p>These lessons look at the first song\/chapter of the book Secret Path, called the Stranger. Students get a look at the background information of Chanie and his journey and the connection to Gord Downie. Using think, wonder, and notice as a discussion points, students watch the music video, read the book, and have an in-depth look at the lyrics.<\/p>\n<p>You could continue to use this discussion model as you work your way through the book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introductory Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Introductory-Lesson-for-Secret-Path.pdf\">Introductory Lesson for Secret Path<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/2017-Secret-Path-4x4-Cards-v5-Revised.pdf\">Secret Path 4&#215;4 Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/SP-Notice-Think-Wonder-Chart.pdf\">SP Notice Think Wonder Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Secret-Path-Thinking-Sheet.pdf\">Secret Path Thinking Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lesson 2 &#8211; Identity &#8211; What Makes You, You?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Lesson-2-Secret-Path-Identity-If-you-really-knew-me.pdf\">Lesson 2 &#8211; Secret Path Identity If you really knew me<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/If-you-really-knew-me-you-would-know-worksheet.pdf\">If you really knew me you would know worksheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lesson 3 &#8211; Lyrics Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Stranger-Lyrics-worksheet.pdf\">Stranger Lyrics worksheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Lesson-3-Stranger-Lyrics.pdf\">Lesson 3 Stranger Lyrics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learning Resources<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Legacy-Schools-Resources.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Legacy-Schools-Resources.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Legacy-Schools-Resources-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Legacy-Schools-Resources-768x159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Legacy-Schools-Resources-705x146.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/downiewenjack.ca\/\">Downie-Wenjack<\/a> website is full of background information and <a href=\"https:\/\/downiewenjack.ca\/our-work\/legacy-schools-programs\/resources\/\">learning resources<\/a> to use in your classroom.<\/p>\n<h4>A Highlight!<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mbed.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/MapJournal\/index.html?appid=9c1620612f7243f89c2ae74512945a06\">Chanie\u2019s Life Journey (Map) ArcGIS Online for Manitoba Schools<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Story Map chronicles the life of Chanie Wenjack and engages us in the ongoing conversation about truth and reconciliation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Chanies-Journey.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Chanies-Journey.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Chanies-Journey-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Chanies-Journey-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/Chanies-Journey-705x300.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Heritage Minutes: Chanie Wenjack\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v_tcCpKtoU0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Gord Downie&#8217;s The Secret Path: \u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gord Downie&#039;s The Secret Path\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yGd764YU9yc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/06\/2017-Secret-Path-4x4-Cards-v5-Revised.pdf\">Secret Path 4&#215;4 Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/arts\/secretpath\">CBC Secret Path Website\u200b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CBC has numerous current topical resources, short docs etc. about residential school and reconciliation.<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/arts\/secretpath\">here<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2558","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-30 09:09:06","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"post_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2558"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2558\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2560,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2558\/revisions\/2560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/indigenous-education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}