[grc] CALL FOR PROPOSALS - The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Broadcasting: Conversation & Convergence

[gretchen k]

*( version française disponible : http://radioautochtone.ca
<http://radioautochtone.ca> )*

Greetings,

I'm writing to you on behalf of the planning committee of the *The Future
of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Broadcasting* conference. This activity
will take place in regions across Canada from February to May 2017,
culminating in a national three-day conference in Ottawa in June 2017.

This is an invitation to participate in these great events that will bring
together the Indigenous broadcasting sector and stakeholders in preparation
for the upcoming CRTC policy review of the *Native Broadcasting Policy*.

If you would like to participate, please give your consideration of the
Call for Proposals (included below) and visit the website to propose an
activity: www.IndigenousRadio.ca

Also please forward the conference website and the CFP on to others you
know who might be interested in participating in these events.

Thank you,
Gretchen King on behalf of the The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and
Métis Broadcasting conference planning committee.

*CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
Broadcasting: Conversation & Convergence*

( version française ci-dessous )



*Regional Events - February to May 2017National Conference - June 15 to 17,
2017Website: *

*www.IndigenousRadio.ca <http://www.IndigenousRadio.ca> *With the Canadian
Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s *Native Broadcasting
Policy* (CRTC 1990-89) review proposed to take place next year (CRTC Three
Year Plan 2016-2019), *The Future of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
Broadcasting: Conversation & Convergence* will kick-start discussions in
the practitioner, policy and academic worlds. From February to May 2017,
six regional one-day gatherings will be held across Canada:

*Winnipeg, MB – 17 February 2017
*Chisasibi, QC – 20 March 2017
*Iqaluit, NU – 10 April 2017
*Edmonton, AB – 21 April 2017 (to be confirmed)
*Campbell River, BC – 8 May 2017
*Halifax, NS – 18 May 2017

These regional gatherings will culminate in the convening of a national
three-day conference in:
*Ottawa, ON – 15-17 June 2017 at the University of Ottawa.

The preparation of these events is based on a respectful engagement with
Indigenous Peoples to support their needs as it relates to scholarship and
research about Indigenous media, specifically the CRTC’s upcoming public
review of the Native Broadcasting Policy. Although the timing of the *Native
Broadcasting Policy* review itself is critical, unfortunately, there is no
active and established national association for the Indigenous radio
sector. This void is the impetus for these outreach activities leading up
to the national conference that will bring together First Nations, Inuit,
and Métis broadcasters, the general public, established and emerging
scholars as well as civil society actors and organizations working in the
areas of Indigenous issues, communications law, and media policy to discuss
the main challenges facing the sector today in preparation for the upcoming
CRTC policy review.

*How to make a proposal*

We are seeking proposals for paper presentations, panels, workshops,
round-table discussions, focus groups, and public or private meetings that
will be organized into three streams related to Indigenous media policies,
practices, and research. We also invite hands-on media and technology
skill-sharing workshops targeting Indigenous youth participants, but open
to all who are interested.

To make a proposal, choose the option “Propose an activity” and fill out
the form: http://indigenousradio.ca/Propose-an-Activity.php

Proposals can be made for the regional events and/or national conference.
Each proposal submitted should address one or more of the following
questions guiding the organization of these events:

1. What is the state of the Indigenous broadcasting sector as identified by
Indigenous broadcasters?
2. What do Indigenous Peoples want and need from the Indigenous
broadcasting sector?
3. What urgent challenges need to be addressed by changes to policy in
order to ensure the Indigenous broadcasting sector can fulfill those needs?
4. What insights do key stakeholders working in the areas of Indigenous
issues, communications law, and media policy offer on the ways forward?
5. What investments and skills are needed for the reclamation and
preservation of regional languages and to implement a sustainable future
for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis broadcasting?

*Deadline for the presentation of proposals: December 12, 2016.*

Acceptance notifications along with a preliminary program will be sent by
December 21, 2016.

*Are you a design student or emerging artist?* Check out the call for event
logo proposals. The winning designer will receive a cash prize and more.
See details here: http://indigenousradio.ca/Logo-Design-Competition.php