The Okanagan Regional Library is kicking off a new series of story time, and the first is based on inclusivity and diversity.

On Jan. 28 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., the Kelowna Downtown Library will host Drag Story Time featuring Freida Whales, who was also performed there in 2019 in what turned into a controversial situation.

Don Nettleton, the president of the Okanagan Regional Library at the time, as well as other management were made to undergo sensitivity training following WhalesB次元官网网址� visit after making derogatory comments.

B次元官网网址淭he announced program, while claiming to be promoting diversity and acceptance, will be offensive to a significant segment of our society,B次元官网网址� Nettleton said in 2019.

Danielle Hubbard, however, who took over from interim CEO Jeremy Fedderson in October 2022 after NettletonB次元官网网址檚 retirement the month prior, said that B次元官网网址渢he ORL supports and strives to represent all members of our communities.B次元官网网址�

Whales said that she is excited to bring B次元官网网址渆ntertainment, positivity, and diversity back to the reading programB次元官网网址� in their hometown.

Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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