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Journalism Op-Ed in Alliance Magazine

Journalism

Ana Sofía Hibon, Inspirit Program Manager, co-authored an opinion editorial for Alliance Magazine around philanthropic support for journalism in Canada.

Vigil Held in Honour of Fallen Journalists

Journalism

Over 100 attendees and journalists gathered in solidarity to mourn and honour the journalists who have been killed in Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon since the events of October 7.

Funding Journalism, Strengthening Communities

Journalism

Canadian philanthropy has not traditionally viewed journalism as a funding priority. However, over the past decade, a small but growing number of foundations have started supporting journalism. This year, Inspirit will co-develop resources that explore journalism philanthropy in Canada. We will share practical tools that are based on our experience over the past five years … Continued

Reimagining Community-Led Journalism

Journalism

What enables a healthy news and information ecosystem? This is a question we often ask ourselves. Inspirit supports several fledgling journalism organizations that address gaps in how their community is covered.  InsideWaterloo, La Converse, IndigiNews, The Local, Peterborough Currents, and The Green Line are part of a new wave of local online news organizations that … Continued

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

Journalism

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

Journalism

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