The NCRA/ANREC is collaborating with CJUJ-FM (Phantom FM) to host the East Coast Regional Summit. This is a two day event focusing on the issues that are top of mind for the stations in the East Coast. We are keen to get folks together to learn and to share.

Here is what we have so far:

Friday November 8th
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Friday 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Connecting Nonprofits and Charities to Community Media
A presentation from the NCRA/ANREC on how nonprofits and charities can make effective of free or low cost media exposure on community media. Open to local nonprofits.


Friday 7:00PM - 10:00PM
CJUJ-FM Bathurst Welcome Reception
Join CJUJ-FM and the NCRA/ANREC at a local venue for conversation. This is a social event.



Saturday November 9th
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Saturday 10:30AM - 12:00AM
The Accessible Canada Act: Obligation for Broadcast Sector
A presentation and discussion on the new legal obligations on Canadian broadcasters from the Accessible Canada Act.

Saturday 12:00AM - 1:00PM
Lunch

Saturday 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Connecting with Rural and Remote Communities and Stations
In this session we will discuss the challenges and potential solutions to connecting with other East Coast stations, with a focus on rural and remote stations, in addition to challenges posed by connected to rural and remote listeners, and volunteers.

Saturday 2:45PM - 4:15PM
Creating an Accessible Small Station
In this session we will discuss some of the challenges and innovative solutions that have been created to make smaller stations more accessible to their communities.


Evening social?


Sunday November 10th
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Sunday 10:30AM - 12:00AM
REGIONAL SUMMIT DISCUSSION TOPIC 1
This session will be directed at a top priority identified by the participants that’s most relevant to them.

Sunday 12:00AM - 1:00PM
Lunch

Sunday 1:00PM - 2:30PM
REGIONAL SUMMIT DISCUSSION TOPIC 2
This session will be directed at a top priority identified by the participants that’s most relevant to them.