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The Walrus Leadership Forum: Strengthening Canadian Journalism
May 11, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
About this Event
CARLETON UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
The Walrus Leadership Forum:
Strengthening Canadian Journalism
Join us for a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A that examines how we can advance representation and create a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in the field of journalism—and what that would mean for all Canadians.
HOST
Jennifer Hollett, executive director, The Walrus
MODERATOR
Nana aba Duncan, Incoming Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity and Inclusion Studies at Carleton University’s School of Journalism
PANELISTS
Candis Callison, Associate Professor, School of Journalism, Writing, and Media, Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies, University of British Columbia
Arvin Joaquin, Video Journalist, OMNI News Filipino
Reshmi Nair, Co-Anchor of CP24 TONIGHT
Tara Weber, Western Bureau Chief, BNN Bloomberg
About The Walrus Leadership Forum
The Walrus Leadership Forum brings you a diversity of expertise and perspectives in a streamlined digital format that you can join anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. The best part? You’ll always have a front-row seat from the comfort of your own home!
These sixty-minute events convene business, media, academic, policy, and political leaders for highly curated keynote presentations, interviews, and panel discussions about important issues facing Canadians.
If you enjoy The Walrus Leadership Forum, consider donating to The Walrus. We are a registered charity that relies on donations to produce compelling journalism, events and podcasts. Learn more at thewalrus.ca/donate.
We strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004, ext. 247