Canadian broadcasters will come together once again on Monday, Sept. 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with A Day to Listen.
Produced by the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), in partnership with Orbyt Media, the 12-hour broadcast will air on more than 600 radio stations from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time).
This year, Winnipeg-based radio host, producer, and writer Kim Wheeler takes the helm of the broadcast, joined by singer-songwriter Julian Taylor and Six Nations poet and media producer January Rogers.
The theme for this year, the fourth incarnation of the broadcast, is All My Relations, focusing on the Indigenous worldview that all things are interconnected. Special guests including Madeleine Allakariallak, Amber-Sekowan Daniels, Taiaiake Alfred, and Apollo Hess, will share stories about culture, community, and the deep connections between all living things.
“We are honoured to continue our partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund as we collaborate on A Day to Listen,” said Heather Edwards, Affiliate Relations at Orbyt Media. “It’s incredible that for the fourth year in a row, we have more than 600 radio stations of all sizes and formats that have come together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and bring these important stories and interviews to listeners across Canada.”
In addition to the 12-hour radio broadcast, extended interviews and conversations will be available through the A Day to Listen podcast, beginning Thursday, Sept. 26.
