Avoid stigmatizing narratives, consult credible sources and use language that reflects people’s lived experiences, say experts Continue Reading Drug policy and addiction media kit gives newsrooms a resource for better coverage of drug use
J-Source is seeking a researcher/reporter to help develop and launch the Canadian Press Freedom Project — a central hub for information and education surrounding press freedom in Canada. Continue Reading We’re hiring: Part-time researcher/reporter on press freedom issues in Canada
Whether or not news leaders’ responses to accounts of systemic racism at English media organizations have been sincere or proactive, a review of French coverage and stated policies suggests Quebec is behind the starting line Continue Reading With the N-word used frequently across Quebec media, CABJ and CJOC are calling for a ban on the slur. Are French newsrooms listening?
Canadian journalists can apply for the 2021-2022 fellowship until Dec. 1. Continue Reading The Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University is now open for applications
‘We think a person with their own individual experiences and history and background will approach a story differently. More importantly, they will point and compose their frame differently’ Continue Reading Room Up Front launches to mentor aspiring BIPOC photojournalists
Essays about media and democracy can be entered until Dec.1 Continue Reading Submissions are open for the 2021 Dalton Camp Award
Long-awaited updates now offer path for news media to issue tax receipts to donors. But the road to philanthropic journalism is paved with Canada Revenue Agency rules, uncertainty about Canadians’ willingness to give Continue Reading Will nonprofit journalism rules now on the books help news organizations in Canada?
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The annual bursary competition, presented by the Canadian Journalism Forum for Violence and Trauma, is open until Aug. 31 Continue Reading Applications for the 2020 Forum Freelance Fund Bursaries have re-opened