National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Programming on YourTV Channels Across Ontario
Including documentaries produced by local Indigenous Directors
BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 23, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Cogeco is proud to announce that YourTV stations throughout Ontario will be airing special programming produced by Indigenous Peoples for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
On Thursday, September 30th, local YourTV stations will be airing a three-hour set of programming that will feature the culture, history, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples in our communities. The programming will air from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The following documentaries will be included in the programming:
- Cultural Mindfulness - Directed by George Couchie
- We Are Still Here - Directed by Dwayne Cloes
- Wawahte: Residential School Survivors - Directed by John Sanfilippo
At Cogeco, we are committed to our local communities and this is demonstrated in a number of ways, such as investments in our networks, hiring locally, supporting local charitable organizations, and sharing local stories. We focus on the impact that we can make in each and every one of the communities in which we operate, live, and work. The closer we are to our communities, the better.
John Sanfilippo, one of the Directors and community members, said "I'm very grateful that YourTV is presenting Wawahte and hopeful that these stories will find a new audience. Wawahte was originally written by Kingston author Bob Wells in 2012. At the time, it seemed few people were aware of Canada's residential school system, and even fewer were willing to fully acknowledge it. Since then, we've seen a massive shift in Canada's willingness to acknowledge the darkness of its past as well as its present, especially following the revelations of the past year. We hope that this presentation of Wawahte will serve as a tool of education and healing for all who see it."
"Here at Cogeco, we pride ourselves on airing important stories from members of our communities. On this special day of recognition and commemoration, it is important to hear these stories from local Indigenous Peoples. On September 30th, our viewers can enjoy this specialized programming on the journey towards truth and reconciliation" said Tim Caddigan, Senior Director, YourTV and Community Relations.
Cogeco subscribers can view the special programming on their local YourTV channel (700 HD Cable/100 Epico).
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SOURCE Cogeco Connexion
