CALGARY, ALBERTA, December 2, 2003: The Centre for Faith and the Media (“source”) will be formally launched at 10:00 am, December 10, 2003, Room T107, Mount Royal College, Calgary. Mr. Pablo Sobrino, Regional Executive Director for the Department of Canadian Heritage is expected to attend to give remarks.
The Centre for Faith and the Media is an independent, non-profit organization committed to the education and resourcing of members of the media to report on faith, religion and spirituality. They provide online resources, publications and workshops to assist journalists in covering faith stories. They also provide workshops to journalism students, and to members of faith communities who want to learn how to access the media more effectively.
The announcement says, “Immigration has brought greater cultural, racial, and religious diversity to Canada, and there is a renewed interest in spirituality across the country. Our media outlets need to reflect that diversity, and take seriously the role they can play to increase our tolerance and understanding with information that challenges stereotypes.” To attend, kindly confirm to Richelle Wiseman, Managing Director, Centre for Faith & the Media, P.O. Box 5694, Station A Calgary, Alberta T2H 1Y1, 1-877-210-0077. E-mail: faithandmedia@telus.net.
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