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Mar 31 2021

Community Perspective: MLAs Uzoma Asagwara & Nahanni Fontaine

Manitoba NDP MLAs Nahanni Fontaine and Uzoma Asagwara give a tour of Born in Power, bringing light to perspective that representation does matter within systems of power in order for people to have equal voice and for communities of diversity to be heard. Two strong politicians interpret the art and themes in Born In Power.

 

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