About this episode
The episode explores the World Press Freedom Day celebration and features discussions on Asian Heritage month.
May 15, 2026 — May 3rd is celebrated as world press freedom day. Elliot Kelly takes us inside the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada's Celebration. Then, host Emma Amodio speaks with NFB curator Marc St.-Pierre about the Asian Canadian Perspectives channel which honours Asian Heritage month. Plus, this week’s top headlines.
People in this episode
Host: Emma Amodio
Guests: Elliot Kelly, Marc St.-Pierre
Topics covered
- press freedom
- media celebration
- Asian Heritage month
- cultural perspectives
- news headlines
Keywords
- World Press Freedom Day
- Elliot Kelly
- Emma Amodio
- Marc St.-Pierre
- Asian Canadian Perspectives
- media
- cultural celebration
- news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada, NFB
Books & works: Asian Canadian Perspectives channel
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