My dreams for Indigenous journalism involve Winnipeg. 💙🙏🏻
I believe that seeing them to fruition starts with this: tinyurl.com/e4r776hm
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Anishinaabe. Producer President Director Sandy Bay Ojibway and Keeseekoose First Nation. Instagram: @ newsprofran
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When #Americans come to #Canada, it’s très cool and we love it 😎 - A passport is required and according to this report it’s taking 2-3 months:
From Île-à-la-Crosse to Brighton, England: '60s Scoop survivors map journey of reconnection
I did my first interview with a non-Indigenous hereditary chief in 1999 and still wonder how I managed my nerves, I was a kid. I’m about to do an interview for a story I’m working on and I have butterflies. The feels don’t go away, embrace them. ✊🏽💞❤️🔥
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We have BIG news going on! I’m joining as associate director next month!
Read the full release👇🏽 and join us in #Winnipeg August 10-12.
#IndigenousJournalism
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@FrancineCompton joins @najournalists staff as associate director; @grahambrewer fills presidency - tinyurl.com/NAjournos
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A Time to Replenish: #SpringEquinox ☀️🌙
After a long Winter’s sleep, Mother Earth returns to life. Seeds buried under the snow begin to pass new life. It is a time of rebirth & to look forward to the many blessings of #Spring.
We at #treaty1 wish you a blessed & joyful season!
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I love seeing this! From student to professional member! ✊🏽 + Yes we do provide membership cards that you can upload your picture onto and print it. 📸🪪 Get yours at !
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Proud member update from student to professional under @najournalists ! #IndigenousJournalist #marianaislands #pacific #rota
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Hear the stories of our award winners and don’t wait until deadline (March 31) to submit your work to the Indigenous Journalism Awards ✊🏽 …in Winnipeg Aug 10-12!
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The annual awards competition recognizes excellence in reporting by Indigenous and non-Indigenous journalists. The contest is open & accepting entries through 3/31. More info: tinyurl.com/najaawards23
Even on my day off I can’t help but think about work and #Indigenous #Journalists. There are many opportunities coming up at and I don’t want to forget anyone. Join us, come to Winnipeg, don’t miss out on what we have planned. ✍🏽✊🏾
I haven’t always been the 1st choice. A guy was too old for the funding for the APTN studio crew internship, so a spot opened up and I got in. A journo couldn’t go to Germany, there was a last minute opening, I went. Never felt less than, just seized my opportunity. ✊🏽
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1 of the greatest most subtle acts of #reconciliation is using my #Indian #Status Card for tax exemption on daily purchases. Sometimes the cashier is learning for the first time, other times they remember me from before! ✊🏽 One said “Imagine the deal on a car.” 🤷🏻♀️ #inherentrights
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As tribal govs grow, it's important that tribal media grow to inform citizens how changes affect them. ’ Essential Elements of a Tribal #FreePress outlines what's needed for independent tribal media ☀️ #SunshineWeek tinyurl.com/uk2y778z
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The best, most invigorating part of living in Ottawa from 2016-19, was working downtown and running the eastern news operations.
The headdress of NFN was stolen in Mississauga. Chief McLeod asks for its kind return: nfn.ca/chief-mcleod-a
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Right?! Imagine the possibilities if all First Nations schools across the North had radio studios & gear for their students… 📻
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. what you’re doing here is the dream. 💓 I talked about it during NAJA’s conference committee meeting last night. Thank you for being a role model and trailblazer. ✊🏽
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Yep, this is me blowing my own horn! Super excited about this project I've been working on at @JournalismCU.
concordia.ca/news/stories/2
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Some scenes from Day 2 of our radio skills training with students at École Iguarsivik School in Puvirnituq (we’re here as part of CBC’s Library Partnerships Program).
We went into field to interview the mayor & mgr of Northern store. And we’re polishing up on editing.
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Thank you & for sharing your research, knowledge & insights into the media landscape and what's at stake for #democracy during today's presentation about the online news act. #cdnpoli #PressFreedom
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📰Thank you for sponsoring & event on press freedom, democracy & Online News Act. "A healthy democracy depends on well-informed citizens, and well-informed citizens depend on a free and independent press." bit.ly/3ZJMent #cdnpoli #BillC18
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Are you a award winner? We want to hear your story!
During our strategic planning meeting introductions, board members and staff talked about their NAJA firsts. Quite a few were about our awards and feeling more validated by our own people/community. #INDIGENOUS
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We would love to hear what #NAJA awards means to you or share a favorite memory with us!! 
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We are honoured to add these 3 new awards. 💖🤩✊🏽 you have until March 31 to enter. Chi Miigwech.
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@najournalist is excited to announce 3 new awards : Best International Indigenous Coverage, Best Two-Spirit Coverage & the Tim Giago Free Press Award! The deadline for award submissions is 3/31. Learn more about all 3 awards here: tinyurl.com/sb2puy56
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This story broke my heart yesterday.💔 Goosebumps swept over me when I heard it on the radio. It hit me, took me off my path. I cried.💔 Two of my nieces are this age. #FirstNationsNews #IndigenousNews
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Ongoing in Norway:
- Police removed #landdefenders from Ministries of Finance; Trade, Industry & Fisheries; Climate & Environment
- Sámi Parliament asks UN to intervene
- Energy minister cancels travel due to protests
- Greta Thunberg detained
Background: grist.org/global-indigen
This is such great news! “Journalism schools have struggled to attract Indigenous students, and Carleton is committed to changing that. Canada needs more Indigenous journalists and storytellers.” Congrats and 👏🏼
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The CBC's @duncanmccue joins Carleton's journalism school full-time in the new post of Indigenous Journalism & (Story)telling professor. He'll also work with colleagues @JSchool_CU to create a new journalism skills certificate in Indigenous communities.
carleton.ca/sjc/2023/dunca
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Day one of strategic planning for 2023-2026 goes down in the history books.
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APTN accurately identifies Jully Black. My first time seeing her introduced as Jamaican-Canadian. #respect ✊🏽
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This Russian Uber driver can’t believe I’m Native American. He asks if I’m mixed. Says I look Spanish from South America. Tells me my ancestors are from here and there. #OnlyinNYC #Ubertales
See you in Winnipeg! Check out this 🧵 for hotel information!
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