"He's my brother but he really inspired me, you know, he really inspired me to try to do something that could make a difference," a sombre Downie said on CBC Radio's Metro Morning Thursday. Gord and Mike Downie travelled to Ogoki Post to meet with Wenjack's family. (Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund)While researching the project, the Downie brothers travelled to Ogoki Post, Ont., the destination that Wenjack never reached. The brothers met with Wenjack's family, who today also voiced their gratitude for their work on bringing the story to a wider audience. Honouring Gord's workIn the wake of Downie's death, Visitor said Secret Path and the Downies' work promoting reconciliation could be continued, if educators are willing.

Source: CBC News October 19, 2017 18:56 UTC