Finally, the GRC has produced several resources and guides on how to ethically work with communities that are not your own, drawing upon the values of co-creation, partnership, relationship building, and reciprocity. bit.ly/3IDCqIU

@ubcjournalism.bsky.social – where the GRC is based – offers a 'Reporting in Indigenous Communities' course. It teaches students about local First Nations cultures and history, representations of Indigenous peoples in media, and strategies for in-depth coverage of Indigenous issues. bit.ly/3II7s2f

The 86th call says Canadian journalism programs should require all students to learn about the history of Indigenous peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, UNDRIP, Treaties and Indigenous rights, Indigenous law, and Indigenous-Crown relations.

Despite that, only 7 out of 10 newsrooms have Indigenous or visible minority people in the top three leadership positions, according to the 2024 CAJ Diversity Survey. Only 2.4% of Indigenous people reported being in supervisor roles. bit.ly/4mIuIeq

The 84th call to action urges the media to increase equitable access for Indigenous peoples to jobs, leadership positions, and professional development opportunities within CBC/Radio-Canada (though this could and should be extended to all media organizations).

It has been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its final reports on the history of residential schools in Canada and issued 94 Calls to Action. bit.ly/4pNiDaB

The Global Reporting Centre joins @RSF_inter and 150 fellow media outlets in calling for Israel to #ProtectJournalistsInGaza and #LetReportersIntoGaza.

We strongly condemn the killing of 5 Palestinian journalists by Israeli strikes at the Al Nasser Medical Complex today. We join
@rsf.org's call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to end the targeted killing of Palestinian journalists and hold Israel accountable. Read our full statement.

Advocates say the Hockey Canada verdict will have a chilling effect on people who are considering reporting sexual assault to police (which is already underreported, according to Stats Canada). vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/07/24/h...

NEW: State of Play is back with bonus episodes! We look at Los Angeles where protests, immigration raids, and tensions with the Trump administration have the city on edge.

Is LA ready for the FIFA Men's World Cup next year? Find out:
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I'm honoured to be a part of the 1130 News Radio team, which won two @rtdna.bsky.social regional awards for Breaking News coverage of the October 19th Atmospheric River and Continuing Coverage of "BC Votes 2024: The October 19th Provincial Election! Bravo team! bit.ly/3FwaXHx

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Hi there! My name is Michelle, and I’m a journalist living on the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples, otherwise known as Vancouver. Follow me for local reporting, @globalreportingcentre.org project launches, and other PG-13-rated musings.