This year’s event features three panel discussions and public roundtables on the topics of immigration, economic reconciliation, and finding shared national narratives in a fractured time.
All events Nov 9 & 10: $50 / $25 for students (plus taxes and fees)
Tickets are on sale until 5pm on November 7.
Speakers & Moderators
Panel Discussions
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- Newcomers, Immigration, and the Needs of a Rapidly Changing National Community
- Economic Reconciliation
- Shared National Narratives in a Fractured Time
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FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday, November 9
Opening Remarks: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Memorial Hall
Welcome from Steve Bellamy, CEO of Confederation Centre of the Arts; Francesca Perez, Director of Arts Education and Heritage at Confederation Centre of the Arts; and Devyani Saltzman, Senior Curatorial Advisor of the Charlottetown Forum.
Hidden History Walking Tour: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
This tour will ground Forum attendees in the colonial and Indigenous history of Prince Edward Island, from pre-Confederation to present day. The tour will be hosted by heritage coordinator Cameron MacDonald, and Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L’Nuey. Weather permitting, this will be a walking tour to various locales in downtown Charlottetown. In the event of inclement weather, this will be an indoor presentation.
Boxed Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Studio 1
Included with your Forum pass.
Panel Discussion #1: 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. – Memorial Hall
Newcomers, Immigration, and the Needs of a Rapidly Changing National Community
Panellists: Shamira Madhany (ED, World Education Services); Taleeb Noormohamed (MP for Vancouver Granville); and Nicholas Keung (immigration reporter, Toronto Star)
Moderator: Elamin Abdelmahmoud (journalist, author)
Q&A Session: 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. – Memorial Hall
Coffee Break: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
An opportunity to mix and mingle with Forum speakers and attendees.
Tour of Confederation Centre Art Gallery: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Forum attendees will be invited to tour and discuss two exhibitions with thematic tie-ins to the Charlottetown Forum: the currents that carry us and Making History. The tour will be led by curator Pan Wendt.
Cocktail Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Mavor’s Lounge
Forum speakers and attendees will gather for a reception to close out the day.
Friday, November 10
Panel Discussion #2: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Memorial Hall
Economic Reconciliation
Panellists: Jonathan Davey (VP, Indigenous Financial Services, Scotiabank), Kateri Coade (Executive Director, Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI), and Keith Martell (former CEO, First Nations Bank)
Moderator: Harvey McCue (Waubageshig), a consultant specializing in Indigenous issues
Q&A Session: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Memorial Hall
Boxed Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Studio 1
Included with your Forum pass.
Panel Discussion #3: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Memorial Hall
Shared Narratives in a Fractured Time
Panellists: Jesse Wente (journalist, board chair of Canada Council); Tanya Talaga (writer, journalist); and Naheed Nenshi (political commentator, former mayor of Calgary)
Moderator: Devyani Saltzman (Canadian writer, curator and arts leader)
Q&A Session: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Memorial Hall
Closing Remarks & Reception: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Memorial Hall
Forum speakers and attendees will gather for a reception to close out the Forum.
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ACCOMODATION INFORMATION
Rodd Charlottetown
Rodd Charlottetown is pleased to provide a special rate for The Charlottetown Forum event November 8-10.
For reservations, please call 1-800-565-7633 and request The Charlottetown Forum Guestroom Rate offer and the dates required at Rodd Charlottetown or book online with he following link:
https://reservations.travelclick.com/85516?RatePlanId=8052875
The Holman Grand
The Holman Grand is pleased to provide a special rate for the Charlottetown Forum event November 8 – 10.
To make a reservation, please visit HERE
You can also visit www.theholmangrand.com and enter their dates along with PROMO code: FORUM to receive the special rate.