The Walrus Talks Canada's Creative Power (English and ASL)

The Walrus Talks Canada’s Creative Power took place on June 5, 2024, at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario.
Exploring how cultural institutions strengthen Canada and the impact of our creative communities on the world stage.
Canada’s arts and culture sector plays an essential role in strengthening the bonds between people in the country, reflecting and forming our identity and contributing to the community that is vital for our democracy in uncertain times.
Canada is bursting with talent and making waves on the world stage. Why is it important to share stories by Canadian artists and storytellers, not just within our borders but around the globe? Why does Canadian culture matter when there are so many needs competing for our attention and investment?
Watch The Walrus Talks Canada’s Creative Power for a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leaders of seven of Canada’s key national cultural institutions as they tackle these pressing questions and share the extraordinary stories of cultivating Canada’s creative power.
Featuring:
04:19 Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson, National Film Board of Canada
12:18 Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO, Telefilm Canada
19:55 Catherine Tait, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada
27:10 Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Library and Archives Canada
35:51 Christopher Deacon, President and CEO, National Arts Centre
43:04 Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, Canada Media Fund
53:09 Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO, Canada Council for the Arts
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