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'Our own voice' -- Organization supporting #Indigenous journalists launches in Canada. Five longtime Indigenous storytellers establish Indigenous Media Association of Canada www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca @indiginews.bsky.social @aptnnews.bsky.social #journalism
'Our own voice': Organization supporting Indigenous journalists launches in Canada | CBC News
Eden Fineday, publisher of Indigenous media outlet IndigiNews, will lead the association with the help of fellow journalists Francine Compton, Kerry Benjoe, Maureen Googoo and Katherine Ross.
www.cbc.ca
January 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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I talked to someone about polio summers during my pandemic work, and I gotta tell you, I do not want to see a recurrence of polio summers bsky.app/profile/apoo...
This morning, my colleagues and I published a trio of articles. One talks about the very real threat of polio. Even though we think of it as nearly eradicated, it is still circulating in some parts of the world, including in Europe. (1/3)

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/h...
How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio Resurgence (Gift Article)
In its original form, the virus survives in just two countries. But a type linked to an oral vaccine used in other nations has already turned up in the West.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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JOB ALERT Carleton's journalism program has moved a step closer to launching its new Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities with today's posting of a position for CJIIC PROGRAM MANAGER who will work with me on the project. Posting live until Dec 12. Spread the word: bit.ly/418QvVk
November 29, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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Human-rights activists in #Ghana warn that an anti-gay bill is threatening the young democracy's institutions, as economic woes have politicians tapping into anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/ghana...

My 3rd article in the Travers series published by @cdnpress.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 7:21 PM
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Torstar, Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and CBC/Radio-Canada filed a legal action against OpenAI today.

"This claim seeks to address this inappropriate and illegal use of Canadian content, and enforce Canadian laws," the group says.

torstar.com/canadas-lead...
Canada’s Leading News Media Companies Launch Legal Action Against OpenAI
Torstar, Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and CBC/Radio-Canada today filed a legal action against OpenAI. News media companies invest hun...
torstar.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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This is a genuinely lovely and heartbreaking story that is worth your time.
November 22, 2024 at 4:03 AM