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The Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ), in partnership with the University of King’s College and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), are pleased to announce the creation of J-School Noire, a media training and mentorship session being held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at NSCC’s Ivany campus in Dartmouth. This free workshop is a chance for high school…
Description All too often, data used in criminal justice research and reporting comes from one of a handful of sources: Statistics Canada, open data portals, or a polite request to a government body. Unfortunately, these datasets are always summarized and aggregated, stamping out interesting patterns. But with a bit of strategy (and a whole lot…
Join us for a book launch and reception featuring Reckoning: Journalism’s Limits and Possibilities (Oxford University Press, 2020), a new book by Candis Callison and Mary Lynn Young. How do journalists know what they know? Who gets to decide what good journalism is and when it's done right? What sort of expertise do journalists have, and what…
New Canadian Media has teamed up with The Walrus to present The NCM — The Walrus Professional Development Series for Immigrant Journalists, a series of workshops featuring some of Canada’s leading journalists reporting on the immigrant landscape. They will share best practices and expertise during information and mentoring sessions at 3 individual workshops focused to help you learn how…
Sliding into their DMs didnt work the first time? CAJ Toronto chapter is hosting a speed networking event for reporters and editors on March 4 at Left Field Brewery from 6-9 pm. Bring your A-game!
With women’s perspectives underrepresented in media, how can journalists increase the gender mix and diversity of their news sources and the experts they quote? This important panel discussion will explore the outcome and ongoing challenges of a dedicated global project to increase the voices of women in news. Initiated and run by United for News, a…
As the network’s designated Trump fact-checker, this Toronto native and former City Hall reporter for the Toronto Star has withstood snubs from the President himself, who famously blocked him on Twitter, to inject rigorous, fact-based analysis into important stories like the impeachment process, US-Iran tensions, and the race for the Democratic Nomination. In this timely update from…
Evening of discussion, mentorship and learning for Black media and PR professionals
A closer look at the next 10 years of journalism
Reporting from the edge: journalists, trauma and personal security
New Canadian Media has teamed up with The Walrus to present The NCM — The Walrus Professional Development Series for Immigrant Journalists, a series of workshops featuring some of Canada’s leading journalists reporting on the immigrant landscape. They will share best practices and expertise during information and mentoring sessions at 3 individual workshops focused to help you learn how…
A FREE WEBINAR FROM THE FREEDOM FORUM’S POWER SHIFT PROJECT Journalists have been working nonstop to bring accurate information to their communities. Like other Americans, their work and family lives are upended. How are news organizations working to keep them healthy and able to do their best work? How can journalists keep an eye out…
The webinar will focus on tips for navigating this pandemic.
Step inside the living rooms of three veteran local TV investigative reporters to see how they've adapted to "work from home."
People in Canada are bombarded with information 24/7, much of which is consumed online. It is vital that the public is able to critically assess and recognize misinformation and disinformation online, and avoid online manipulation, especially today with the COVID-19 pandemic spreading worldwide. This online webinar will cover verification tips for individuals to better understand…