The Samara Centre for Democracy

Get ready for In Defence of Democracy ‘24 by tuning into Pulitzer & Peabody winner Connie Walker's podcast, Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/47KnXmC Catch Connie with CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed discussing storytelling’s role in justice and democratic renewal! 🎟️ Tickets available now: https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C 🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto And many thanks to our partners and sponsors: Donner Canadian Foundation, Toronto Foundation, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Nextdoor, CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS, Ontario Heritage Trust, Catalyst Inc., Massey College and Toronto Metropolitan University!

🎟️ Got your tickets for In Defence of Democracy yet?  ➡️ https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C See Pulitzer & Peabody Award winning journalist Connie Walker with CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS host, Nahlah Ayed at this year's In Defence of Democracy. Join us: 🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto And many thanks to our 2024 event partners and sponsors: Donner Canadian Foundation, Toronto Foundation, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Nextdoor, CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS, Ontario Heritage Trust, Catalyst Inc., Massey College, and Toronto Metropolitan University

🌟 In Defence of Democracy is on November 14th at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre and we’re honoured to receive greetings from Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada! Don't miss this important event and your chance to see Connie Walker, Pulitzer & Peabody winning journalist and Nahlah Ayed, host of CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS! 🙌 🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C In Defence of Democracy 🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto (Photo: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG-BSGG, 2021)

Join us at In Defence of Democracy 2024! Connie Walker, Pulitzer and Peabody Award winning journalist and host of acclaimed podcast Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's joins host of CBC Radio IDEAS, Nahlah Ayed for a conversation about the importance of storytelling in advancing access to justice and democratic renewal.  In Defence of Democracy 🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto 🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C And many thanks to our partners and sponsors: Donner Canadian Foundation Toronto Foundation Nextdoor Stikeman Elliott LLP CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS Ontario Heritage Trust Catalyst Inc. Massey College and Toronto Metropolitan University

Connie Walker:  🏅 Pulitzer Prize winner 🏆 Peabody Award winner 🎧 Investigative journalist and podcast host of Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's 🎟️This year's In Defence of Democracy speaker! Join us Nov. 14th as we present Connie Walker in a conversation with host of CBC/Radio-Canada Ideas, Nahlah Ayed about the importance of storytelling in advancing reconciliation and democratic renewal.  🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 🕰️ 6:30 pm 📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto 🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C And many thanks to this year's partners and sponsors: Donner Canadian Foundation, Toronto Foundation, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Nextdoor, CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS, Ontario Heritage Trust, Catalyst Inc., Massey College, and Toronto Metropolitan University!

Incredible achievement by the CEO of The Samara Centre for Democracy Sabreena Delhon who received the King Charles III's Coronation medal! The ceremony took place at our very own Samara Centre for Democracy office. Many congratulations to all the recipients!

📢 Our friends CIAJ-ICAJ / Can. Institute for the Admin. of Justice / Institut can. d'admin. de la justice have a great online event coming up on November 13th. You won't want to miss Democracy at a Crossroads: Can we still save it? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJ4c2yz6

We are grateful for the generous support of our partners and sponsors for this year’s In Defence of Democracy live event. 🙏🏼 Donner Canadian Foundation, Toronto Foundation, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Nextdoor, CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS, Ontario Heritage Trust, Catalyst Inc.,  Massey College and Toronto Metropolitan University! Join us at In Defence of Democracy: 🗓️ Thursday, November 14th 📍 Toronto Winter Garden Theatre 🕰️ 6:30 pm Tickets: https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C

📣 Ontario Lawyers & Paralegals! In Defence of Democracy is now accredited for 1.5 hours of EDI Professionalism Content. Don’t miss this chance to hear Pulitzer & Peabody award-winning investigative journalist Connie Walker who will be in conversation with CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed candidly discussing the importance of storytelling in advancing reconciliation, justice and democratic renewal.  In Defence of Democracy is a fundraiser for the Samara Centre for Democracy but also a community event, so tickets are at two price points. Choose the right rate for you! Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 | 6:30 PM EST Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto 💼 Fundraising: $95+fees 🌱 Community: $20+fees 🎟️ Tickets 👉 https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C

🎟️ Tickets are going fast for In Defence of Democracy ‘24! In less than three weeks catch Pulitzer & Peabody winner Connie Walker live on stage with CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed discussing reconciliation, justice and democratic renewal. Join us! https://buff.ly/4e7Id3C Thanks to our sponsors and partners for making this year’s In Defence of Democracy possible! Donner Canadian Foundation, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Toronto Foundation, Nextdoor, CBC/Radio-Canada IDEAS, Ontario Heritage Trust, Catalyst Inc., Massey College and Toronto Metropolitan University!