The best way for the CBC to thrive is to build a community of supporters who have a true sense of ownership over the organization. To this end, as part of a national campaign led by media advocacy groups Open Media and Lead Now, Gen Why Media is bringing together seasoned professionals, up-and-coming CBC talent, outside experts, media innovators, and citizens in a celebratory event that will add new energy to the CBC and help articulate a fresh vision for public media.

Opening Performance: Intercultural performance that showcases Canada’s diverse talent, cultural innovation, and artistic excellence.

Storytelling: Three cultural creators tell stories about their lives as Canadians, and how the CBC has been pivotal to their goals, careers and understanding of their country. Stories from:

• Christine McAvoy (local music blogger and photographer)
• Ivan Coyote (writer, storyteller, performer)
• Wade Davis (author, anthropologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence)

Dialogue: On-stage “living room conversations” where participants reflect on the CBC and progressive media platforms, asking questions such as – How do we imagine the future of Canadian media? How will the CBC grow over the next 75 years? What areas for growth, change, transformation, and innovation could it pursue? What ideas or models could inspire its next generation of work? Participants:

• Jarrett Martineau (independent cultural producer)
• Kathleen Cross (Professor at SFU School of Communications)
• Sean Devlin (of Shit Harper Did)
• Steve Pratt (Director of CBC Radio 3)
• Nettie Wild (acclaimed documentary filmmaker)

Closing Performance: Local super group of indie musicians. Performances by: Dan Mangan, Aidan Knight, Hannah Epperson, Zachary Gray (of the Zolas).

May 7th, 2012
The Vogue Theatre (918 Granville)
Doors at 6PM, Event at 7pm (sharp)
$15
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