CBC/Radio-Canada says the focus of this year’s annual public meeting will be the importance of diversity and inclusion in the collective cultural experience.
Set to take place in Edmonton at the Art Gallery of Alberta on Sept. 25, details of CBC/Radio-Canada’s new 2018-2021 Diversity and Inclusion Plan will also be shared.
The event will feature four panelists who will share their views on inclusivity and storytelling:
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- Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Mr. Kim, “Appa” in CBC’s Kim’s Convenience
- Padminee Chundunsing, president of the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique
- Patricia Bitu Tshikudi, journalist, ICI Manitoba
- Dr. James Makokis, physician, author, community advisor for Indigenous Health
Catherine Tait, president & CEO, and Michael Goldbloom, Chair of the Board of Directors, will deliver brief remarks.
Andrew Chang, co-host, The National, and Myriam Fehmiu, host, ICI MUSIQUE, will emcee this year’s event.
For those unable to attend, the event will be broadcast live on Facebook with a webcast set to stream at www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/apm beginning at 11:30 a.m. (MDT) / 1:30 p.m. (EST).
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