Reconciliation and the Media: Eugene Arcand, residential school survivor, delivering his speech. Photo by Caitlin Taylor. Written by Kyrsten Stringer Published: 21 November 2016 “Good morning.” Silence. “Is there anybody in here?” It’s a joke. The audience — a smorgasbord of journalists and representatives from Indigenous communities […]
John Lagimodiere enjoying the conference. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Cory Coleman Published: 28 November 2016 For the last 20 years, John Lagimodiere has been working to unite Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Among his many jobs, Lagimodiere is the president and owner of Aboriginal Consulting Services […]
Jason Warick explaining the media’s role in reconciliation. Photo by: Caitlin Taylor Written by Josh Diaz Published: 28 November 2016 The sound of a gunshot echoed through the Saskatoon air. Jason Warick knew this is what he had been training for. On May 27, 2012, Warick finished […]
Written by Rebbeca Marroquin Published: 28 November 2016 Nelson Bird working as the Assignment Editor for CTV Regina. Photo by Rebbeca Marroquin. Growing up on Peepeekisis First Nation, it was clear to Nelson Bird that his culture was falsely perceived by society. When he occasionally watched the […]
Marie Wilson delivers the keynote address at the Reconciliation and Media Conference in Saskatoon. Photo by Caitlin Taylor. Written by Janelle Blakley Published: 21 November 2016 Inviting commissioner Marie Wilson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to give the keynote address at the Reconciliation and Media conference […]
Lisa Ford listens to the speaker at the conference. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Madina Azizi Published: 21 November 2016 After attending Reconciliation and the Media conference, Lisa Ford can bring the understanding and passion she used to advocate for women in male-dominated newsrooms to […]
Mervin Brass speaks at The Reconciliation and the Media Conference photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Brenna Engel Published: 21 November 2016 Mervin Brass speaks at The Reconciliation and the Media Conference photo by Caitlin Taylor “Give them an opportunity. Give them a chance to […]
David Kirton listens attentively as speakers explore the many ways that the media can help work towards reconciliation. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Jennifer Ackerman Published: 21 November 2016 David Kirton is a Métis broadcaster, and while he can describe in great detail his […]
Roger Holmes speaking at the RAM Conference in Saskatoon. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Jared Gottselig Published: 27 November 2016 Roger Holmes speaking at the RAM Conference in Saskatoon. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Even high-profile journalists have a lot to learn about truth and […]
Doug Cuthand, moderator and co-organizer of the Reconciliation and Media Conference, is a weekly columnist for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Photo by Katie Doke Sawatzky. Written by Katie Doke Sawatzky Published: 21 November 2016 Doug Cuthand, moderator and co-organizer of the Reconciliation and Media Conference, is […]
