Indigenous stories, language revitalization efforts, and questions of cultural identity and authenticity the focus of Public Broadcasters International (PBI) conference's first day

This is the first time the annual PBI conference, which brings together public media leaders from around the globe, has devoted a full day to focus on Indigenous Peoples and public broadcasting. OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Public Broadcasters International conference (PBI Ottawa 2024) kicked-off today with a day-long programme devoted to amplifying Indigenous stories in public media. It's the first time the annual conference, which brings together public media leaders from around the globe, has focussed on Indigenous Peoples and public broadcasting. "This was a historic day for public media and Truth and Reconciliation. The desire for more such collaborations between public broadcasters was echoed throughout the day.