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Connections

Coming up on Connections: Thursday, October 4

http://www.ganondagan.org/Events-Programs/Dance-Music-Festival-2017

First hour: Who is affected by gentrification?

Second hour: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day

When gentrification happens in our neighborhoods, who are the people most affected? Who is pushed out? 540WMain Community Learning Academy is working with a number of organizations to host a new edition of a conference on the subject of gentrification in Rochester. They'll explore what is being done to counter displacement and find solutions. We preview that conference with our guests:

  • Mohamed Gazali, member of the board of directors for City Roots Community Land Trust 
  • Ryan Acuff, member of the board of directors for City Roots Community Land Trust 
  • Jody Francis, member of the Rochester Tenant Union
  • Calvin Eaton, founder and executive director of 540WMain Community Learning Academy

The City of Rochester is getting ready to celebrate its inaugural Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 8. The holiday will coincide with Columbus Day, which has long been controversial. Our guests will discuss the change, and what it means to grow up Native American. We'll also hear from the Italian-American community, which has varying opinions on the issue -- but has shown a devotion to keeping Columbus Day. Our guests:

  • Peter Jemison, historic site manager for Ganondagan
  • Kathy Castania, member of the SURJ ROC education committee, and lead facilitator of the Opening Doors Diversity Project
  • Ron Garrow, Akwasasne Mohawk, Bear Clan, and advisor for SURJ ROC
  • Ronnie Pollack, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, Eagle Clan, executive director of the Native American Cultural Center, and host of "Two Canoes with Ronnie Pollack" on WYSL 92.1 FM   
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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.