The Facebook Files
Online 12 Constance Street, London, LondonThe Facebook Files – a collection of stories published at the Wall Street Journal based on hundreds of pages of leaked documents from inside
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Beyond “Police Say”: Exploring the Media’s Reliance on Official Accounts
Online 12 Constance Street, London, LondonThe death of George Floyd focused the world’s attention on police brutality—and the problematic practice of relying on official accounts of events. But reporters have also long maintained police sources who provide information for their crime coverage. How has Floyd’s death changed reporting on police and their activities?
The Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest
Like speed dating for magazine professionals, this two-part event offers freelancers practical training before sending them into a (virtual) room with editors of Canada’s best magazines for a chance to wow them with story ideas.
$50
Best Practices & Ethics for Freelance Writers
Online 12 Constance Street, London, LondonFour seasoned magazine professionals tackle delicate topics for independent journalists and take their questions, in support of the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association
IndigiNews Journalism training
Zoom Video WebinarIndigiNews is onboarding new reporting staff, and the public is invited to participate in the training process. Anyone interested can attend the three-day journalism workshops, scheduled Oct. 4-6 via Zoom.
State of Emergency: Reporting on Solutions to Climate Change
Online 12 Constance Street, London, LondonThe urgency of the climate crisis cannot be understated. From record-breaking heatwaves to prolonged droughts to migration crises and even production declines, our changing climate impacts all aspects of society.
Publication Bans vs. Press Freedom & Open Courts
Zoom Video WebinarThe “open court” principle is a cornerstone of our legal system. The Supreme Court has reaffirmed stringent conditions for any judge considering whether to limit what can be reported from the courtroom. In practice, however, publication bans are often granted on scant argument or evidence. Join our panel in examining what this means for press freedom, the public’s right to know, and the integrity of our legal system.
Reporting in Indigenous Communities
Online 12 Constance Street, London, LondonAward-winning journalist and journalism educator Duncan McCue will offer five tips on how you can do a better job of reporting on Indigenous communities, including an interactive Q&A.
The Power of Perception: The impact of journalism on the well-being of Black communities
Zoom Video WebinarThe UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (JWAM) is pleased to invite you to: The Power of Perception: The impact of journalism on the well-being of Black communities with award-winning journalist, Eternity Martis.
Free
Big Voices
Online 12 Constance Street, London, LondonAt a time when a range of voices and perspectives are available across multiple platforms, and a choice word or angle can be a landmine—setting off a barrage of online hate—what does it take to be a columnist and how has the role evolved in a fraught social media environment where attacks inordinately target women and racialized journalists?