Diversity and Inclusion in our Programming
Wed, Mar 23
|Ottawa
Diversity and Inclusion in our Programming: A Conversation with Arts organizations and artists Facilitated by Alka Sharma, former ED of FMO and co-presented by Debaser Panelists: Rachel Weldon, Producer Debaser Rosina Kazi, LAL/Unit 2 King Kimbit, Cap City Cyphers
Time & Location
Mar 23, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Ottawa, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
About the Event
Alka was at Folk Music Ontario as the Executive Director starting in 2013 and was there until 2021. Prior to that, she worked as the Interim Executive Director at the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival and spent many years as the Senior Manager of Operations with the Toronto International Film Festival. Alka has also worked at CBC Radio as the Associate Producer for Outfront and in campus/community radio in Ottawa, Guelph and Toronto. Alka sits on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Folk Alliance Board of Directors and is a Board Member for the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.
Rachel Weldon (she/her) is founder and executive director of music presenter organization Debaser, and music programmer and administrator for artist-run centre SAW. She has produced and/or programmed hundreds of events and programs, working in festival management, creative production, programming and marketing. Rachel is also chair of the board of…