FELESHIA CHANDLER | For CWA Canada With Black History Month upon us, there’s no doubt that many organizations, schools and even newsrooms across the country will shine light on prominent Black figures, trying their best to make their voices heard. … Read more »

It seems fitting that I reflect on CAPE and equity and inclusion on the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held every December 3. Read more »

CWA Canada commissioned this article in recognition and celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, which coincides with the summer solstice, a day that holds cultural significance in many aboriginal cultures. By Carol Rose GoldenEagle HIRAETH (n.) a homesickness for a … Read more »

By Anna-Liza Badaloo For CWA Canada Covering Pride Month no longer means attending large, in-person events. Pride organizations are getting creative, offering hybrid programming and interactive digital experiences. But the very changes that make Pride celebrations more accessible and engaging … Read more »

This past year, however, has been particularly hard on Canada’s Asian population. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only put Asian people in the public eye in a negative light, but the number of anti-Asian hate crimes has increased exponentially. Read more »

This International Women’s Day, let’s make real change and commit to giving women an equal voice in the media. #IWD2021 Read more »

Dear Black CMG members, First, thank you for your leadership in stepping forward yet again over the last year to share your experiences and your insights into a media industry that too often undervalues and dismisses you. Many of you … Read more »

By Adrian Harewood

“But what we know from history is that “transforming the discourse” while significant is not sufficient.  We want CBC/Radio Canada and other mainstream media to look and feel and sound and be different in material ways in the weeks and months to come. We don’t want to “overcome some day”, we want to overcome now. We cannot afford to wait.” Read more »

“I’m partial to in-depth ‘follow the money’ investigative pieces. The rise and fall of Tribal Councils Investment Group might be a favorite story that I’ve worked on. Private jets, pricy Vegas getaways-type scandal that only APTN covered extensively.” – Melissa Ridgen Read more »

“It’s important that there be more Indigenous media workers but also more Black or Filipino or Sikh journalists, and managers as well. Otherwise, stories are not going to be as full and rich as they should be.” – Brittany Hobson Read more »