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Institute of Investigative Journalism (Concordia University) Launches Clean Water, Broken Promises

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Institute of Investigative Journalism (Concordia University) has launched Clean Water, Broken Promises, an investigative series exploring water issues in First Nations. An Indigenous-led consortium worked on more than 30 broadcasts, articles, and two documentaries, which will be released as part of the project in the coming weeks. Check out how they did it here. The consortium includes four … Continued

IndigiNews Wins Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs)

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IndigiNews, an Indigenous-led media outlet won the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). Reporter Kelsie Kilawna of the Okanagan team won the awards under the category Best Photojournalism. The COPAs are recognized as the premier digital publishing awards in Canada. Read more about the winners here. IndigiNews aims to debunk stereotypes about Indigenous communities perpetuated by mainstream media. … Continued

IndigiNews Nominated for Three Prestigious Awards

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IndigiNews, an Indigenous-led media outlet has been nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). Reporter Kelsie Kilawna of the Okanagan team was nominated under the categories Best Photojournalism and Best Continued News Coverage of a Story. Check out media coverage of the COPAs here. Winners will be announced in February 2020. Kelsie along with … Continued

IndigiNews: Indigenous-led Media Outlet Nominated for Three Prestigious Awards

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IndigiNews, an Indigenous-led media outlet has been nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) and the Jack Webster Award. Reporter Kelsie Kilawna of the Okanagan team has been nominated under the categories Best Photojournalism and Best Continued News Coverage of a Story for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). Kelsie along with her fellow … Continued

Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) Streams for Free

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Led by Indigenous women, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) is a fashion, craft, and textiles festival featuring over 50 limited edition Indigenous-made collections, films featuring 19 designers, a digital art exhibition, and a virtual pop-up marketplace. IFWTO streamed from November 26 to November 29, 2020 for free. Check out media coverage here. The festival takes place every two … Continued

Stream Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO)

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Watch Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) from November 26 starting at noon (EST) to November 29, 2020 for free at https://ifwtoronto.com/. Led by Indigenous women, IFWTO is a fashion, craft, and textiles festival featuring over 50 limited edition Indigenous-made collections, films featuring 19 designers, a digital art exhibition, and a virtual pop-up marketplace. The festival takes place every two years and connects Canadian and international audiences … Continued

IndigiNews Nominated for Three Prestigious Awards

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IndigiNews, an Indigenous-led media outlet has been nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). Reporter Kelsie Kilawna of the Okanagan team was nominated under the categories Best Photojournalism and Best Continued News Coverage of a Story. Check out media coverage of the COPAs here. Winners will be announced in February 2021. Kelsie along with … Continued

Stream Beyond Block by Block, a Participatory Multimedia Series Free

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Stream Beyond Block by Block, a participatory multimedia series featuring live music, conversations with storytellers, and spoken word performances. Hear youth interview Indigenous and newcomer community members about their lived experiences. The series celebrates the Toronto neighborhoods of Agincourt, Regent Park, Victoria Park, and Parkdale. Log on at the dates and times below: November 19, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST on Zoom November 26, … Continued

IndigiNews: Indigenous-led Journalism

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IndigiNews aims to debunk stereotypes about Indigenous communities perpetuated by media. Supported by The Discourse and Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), the first IndigiNews team was hired in April 2020 to tell stories of Indigenous communities in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. The media outlet has now expanded to Vancouver Island. Four new Indigenous … Continued

Stream for Free – nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up

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Stream the award-winning documentary nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up for free on NFB and CBC Gem from the comfort of your home. The documentary follows the family of the late Colten Boushie, a young Cree man fatally shot in a Saskatchewan farmyard and highlights their fight for justice. Read more about the film here. Inspirit is proud to support the … Continued