FAQ for Readers |
Pronunciation |
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How do I read the names?
You have the option to sign up for multiple time slots when you register. There will be 200 - 400 time slots. So there may be opportunities for people to read more than once. Can I speak more than once? You have the option to sign up for multiple time slots when you register. There will be 200 - 400 time slots. So there may be opportunities for people to read more than once. I have a friend/contact that might be interested in speaking, what should I do? Just send them to our website to register - www.marchtoottawa.ca Have you already asked [artist/politician/celebrity/activist/etc] to speak? If you have their contact info just send them to the website - www.marchtoottawa.com. If you think we should reach out to someone but you don't have a direct contact with them, send their name to [email protected]. Will the names be provided in Arabic? Yes. Can I have the names I will read in advance? Because not everyone reads at the same pace, we are not able to give you the names in advance. How do I make sure that I pronounce the names correctly? Since we ask you arrive 30 minutes prior to your slot, you should be able to review and get a sense of where approximately you will be reading from. We will try to have Arabic speakers on hand at all times to help with pronunciation. A note from the group in the UK who started this action: We had so many concerns over pronunciation from participants. We made sure to allay their fears - by getting reassurance from Palestinians, who said that pronunciation was the least important thing when reading as an act of love and remembrance. do I make sure that I pronounce the names correctly? Who can I contact in case of emergency? TBA. Where can I ask questions? Send your questions to [email protected] Is there a press release that I can use, Social media posts? TBA. |
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