“I want to advocate for showcasing more young people’s talent. We have so many people who are big into sports and other fields, and I love the idea of showing what our youth are doing, and what their journeys to get there have been like.” – Charmaine Straker Read more »

“From a technical perspective, my favourite production would have to be the North American Indigenous Games in Winnipeg. Also, the 2010 Winter Olympics – to see and hear so many different sports in different Indigenous languages being broadcast felt incredible.” – Derek Christianson Read more »

“I have had this question put to me when I’ve given interviews or lectures – how do I draw the line between activism and journalism, as if me being Indigenous means I can’t report objectively on Indigenous peoples’ issues.” – Trina Roache Read more »

Recent events have brought to the fore the stark reality faced by Black, Indigenous and People of Colour in the workplace. The stories members are sharing are heartbreaking and revolting, and we have only heard just a small fraction.   … Read more »

As CMG members of the Joint Employment Equity Committee for Diversity and Inclusion, we stand in sorrow and solidarity with the millions of Black people who are striving for the right to be viewed as equal in our society, to … Read more »

Submitted By Tayo Bero, CMG member working at CBC         Diversity has been a major topic in the media over the last few years. Both audiences and the media itself have had many conversations about why it’s … Read more »

sisterhood media has taken up the mission of producing and distributing content made for and by marginalized folks, and doing so in the most accessible ways possible. Read more »

Submitted by Debora Grant-Barkun, Hockey mom, proud CMG member, Ottawa I celebrated ‘Hockey Day in Canada’ like a true hockey mom: starting my day at the first of five arenas with my two children at 6:30 a.m. and ending at … Read more »

In the spirit of celebration of the achievements and contributions of black Canadians to the vibrancy of Canadian culture, I would like to present this piece authored by Fonna Seidu about the trials and tribulations of being a young media … Read more »

Five questions with Kate Zieman Senior Media Librarian, CBC      Q1:  What does Pride week mean to you?  How will you celebrate? Pride Week always feels sort of like  ‘Queer New Year’s’ for me:  it’s an opportunity to reflect on … Read more »