NC radio station CRNC The Heat marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 as a participant in A Day to Listen 2022.
Two Juno award-winning hosts will be featured for the special broadcast. William Prince will host 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. (local time) and Celeigh Cardinal will follow from noon to 6 p.m. (local time).
An initiative of the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), A Day To Listen partners with major media outlets and radio stations throughout Canada to amplify Indigenous voices. CRNC The Heat is among 54 participants for 2022. For a full list of participating radio stations, visit adaytolisten.ca.
The first A Day to Listen took place on June 30, 2021, following the public announcement that the remains of 215 children were buried at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School. More than 540 radio stations participated, spanning different markets, regions, and formats. The initiative leveraged the power of radio to inspire people throughout Canada to move reconciliation forward in meaningful ways. Programming was aired again on September 30, 2021, the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
About the Hosts
William Prince: Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, William Prince approaches the big questions with humility and curiosity, and his songwriting is a masterclass in skilful simplicity. Since his JUNO Award win in 2017, Prince’s momentum has continued to build, with each new album adding depth and dimension to an exceptional body of work that has received international acclaim. From national network television appearances, top-tier media coverage and performances at major international festivals, Prince has become one of the country’s most respected and celebrated songwriters.
Celeigh Cardinal: With a confident voice and boundless energy, Celeigh Cardinal owns a stage, connecting deeply with her audience through humour, passion, and love. In 2020, Edmonton, Alberta-based Cardinal was awarded one of Canada’s highest musical accolades: the JUNO Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year. Cardinal has two full-length albums out with her third release in the works. Cardinal is quickly becoming one of the great Canadian voices that make up the fabric of this country’s roots music scene.
About the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Our goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all people in Canada. Learn more at downiewenjack.ca and follow on social media @downiewenjack
Visit downiewenjack.ca/a-day-to-listen/ for details.
