New support for Indigenous reporters

TORONTO — The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) today announced the creation of the Indigenous Reporters Network, which they say is a first-of-its-kind program designed to support and empower Indigenous journalists from coast to coast to coast. The Indigenous Reporters Network “provides Indigenous journalists at all career stages with opportunities to develop their skills, participate in CAJ events and professional development, and build new connections with their peers across the country,” reads the CAJ’s press release. “There is a shortage of Indigenous journalists in the industry, and this initiative creates an opportunity for emerging...