JRS spoke at the Toronto launch of New Perspective (Addis Kignit) አዲስቅኝት, a new Ethiopian Canadian TV program on OMNI Channel. As part of our inaugural efforts, we are aiming to create a meaningful introduction to our viewers and celebrate Ethiopian heritage. The event was attended by many leaders of the Ethiopian community from the GTA and Ottawa, including Ethiopian born city councillor Nigussie Nigussie from Barrie, Ethiopian Canadians for advocacy/ECNAS, in Toronto and the Ethiopian Canadian Azawint or seniors association from Ottawa.
JRS recalled his first meeting with the executive director of New Perspective, Gezahegn Demissie, in Addis Ababa. and appreciation of the contribution that Demissie and his wife and co-creator, Sosina Regassa, have made to Toronto.
You can learn more about New Perspective here.