The Future of Indigenous Journalism (2nd Annual Award)
Join us as we announce the winner of the 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter!
This 2021 shortlist is:
Oscar Baker III: A story of resilience: Decision to take son off of life support still haunts Membertou First Nation father
Shelby Lisk: For our children: How families are passing down Indigenous languages
Chezney Martin: How can you reconcile on stolen land
The award recognizes a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit journalist, or team of journalists, between the ages of 15 and 29 for a piece of outstanding journalism, published or broadcast in Canada in 2020.
The award ceremony will be preceded by a panel discussion on the history of Indigenous journalism in Canada, how it has evolved in recent years, and what the future may hold. Speakers include Tanya Talaga, Anishinaabe journalist and author; Karyn Pugliese, Algonquian-Italian journalism professor and broadcaster; Angela Sterritt, Gitxsan journalist, artist and writer; and Ryan McMahon, Anishinaabe writer, podcaster and comedian.
We are grateful to the RBC Foundation for its support of the award as part of its RBC Future Launch program.
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