On November 29, Dr. Wei Li, the director of the Confucius Institute in Edmonton, was interviewed by World FM, a local radio station. World FM provides a radio program specialized to promote multiculturalism.
During the one hour interview, the host asked many questions relating to the nature and work of Confucius Institute in Edmonton, from the support to Chinese language learning and cultural programs, to support for schools and community organizations.
Dr. Wei Li described the establishment of the Confucius Institute in Edmonton, the nature of this organization, its operation and also the mission of the institute. In addition, Dr. Wei Li also provided information about the Chinese bilingual programs in Edmonton Public Schools, the major supports the CIE offers to the Chinese programs for the enhancement of student learning, such as Chinese Bridge language competition, YCT/HSK language assessments, summer camps, scholarships, and the Chinese writing competition. Some cultural supports discussed included cultural galas or performances, cultural art workshops, sessions at the schools, CIE cultural courses, China trips, movie nights and a variety of Chinese traditional festival celebrations.