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More than 600 radio stations to air fourth annual ‘A Day to Listen’ broadcast

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).

Kim Wheeler

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.

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Connie Thiessenhttps://broadcastdialogue.com
Connie has worked coast-to-coast as a reporter, editor, anchor and host at CKNW and News 1130 in Vancouver, News 95.7 and CBC in Halifax, and CFCW Edmonton, among other stations. With a passion for music, film and community service, she led News 95.7 to a 2013 Atlantic Journalism Award and regional RTDNA award for Best Radio Newscast. More recently, she was nominated for Music Journalist of the Year at Canadian Music Week 2019. To report a typo or error please email - corrections@broadcastdialogue.com

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