New tourism ad faces scrutiny for not showcasing diverse cultures of St. John s
A new tourism ad for Newfoundland and Labrador s capital city is coming under fire for what some are calling a lack of diversity.
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Posted: Apr 10, 2021 3:16 PM NT | Last Updated: April 10
Sobia Shaikh, co-chair of the Anti-Racism Coalition of Newfoundland and Labrador, says a new tourism ad for St. John s is missing diverse representation from the city. (CBC)
A new tourism ad for Newfoundland and Labrador s capital city is coming under fire for what some are calling a lack of diversity.
Destination St. John s released the video ad earlier this week as part of a new campaign to attract tourists from within the Atlantic bubble when it opens on April 19, but critics say the exclusion of Indigenous people and people of colour is disappointing.