In our increasingly polarized society, demands for censorship of books, speakers, and ideas grow louder. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of how this harms society and undermines democracy.
Learn more about this complex issue from renowned scholar and director of the Centre for Free Expression James Turk. Discover why intellectual freedom is a cornerstone of democratic societies. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the foremost experts on intellectual freedom and its importance in modern society.
James L. Turk is Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Toronto Metropolitan University and Director of the University’s Centre for Free Expression. Previously, he served as Executive Director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, and was Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Jim has written extensively on expressive freedom and has won numerous awards for his work. His most recent book was an edited collection, Academic Freedom in Conflict: the Struggle over Speech Rights in the University (2014).
This event takes place on the 2nd floor mezzanine of Central Library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Learn and Personal Interest |
TAGS: | Special Event | Politics and Current Events | Artist and Author Talks |
Central Library, the largest of the nine Branches in the Regina Public Library system, is a social and informational hub in the heart of downtown Regina. The Library maintains an extensive calendar of programs, training opportunities, art exhibits in the Dunlop Art Gallery, along with film screenings in the Library's very own repertory film theatre!
