Chanie Wenjack's death sparked the first inquest into the treatment of Indigenous children in residential schools. While you reflect on this National Truth and Reconciliation Day, take a moment to learn his story. | Historica Canada

New Heritage Minute: "Chanie Wenjack" explores the legacy of residential schools. | Historica Canada

On January 19, 1954, an Anishinaabe boy named Chanie Wenjack was born. Taken from his home to a residential school a thousand kilometers away, Chanie died trying to run away. His story is honoured in this Heritage Minute, now available in his mother tongue of Anishinaabemowin. Watch it today: --- Le 19 janvier 1954, un garçon anishinaabe nommé Chanie Wenjack est né. Chanie avait tenté de s’échapper de son pensionnat indien à mille kilomètres de chez lui, mais il n'a pas survécu. Son histoire est