Beyond Missing and Murdered Women: Covering Indigenous Communities
Canada’s mainstream media has made progress in covering Indigenous issues, with many news organizations dedicating beats, teams, awards and internships to First Nations communities. In the past year, the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women made headlines nationally and beyond. Does this finally signal a shift in coverage of communities traditionally underserved by the media, and if so, is it sustainable? Join Indigenous members of the media including Lenny Carpenter, Karyn Pugliese, Connie Walker and Tanya Talaga at a talk moderated by Duncan McCue and hosted by the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s J-Talk series. The event takes place November 3 at 7 pm at Ryerson University’s Eaton Lecture Theatre (80 Gould). Tickets are $15 and pre-registration online is required. See listing for details.
Ryerson Social Justice Week: Decolonizing & Transforming Social Justice
The sixth annual Ryerson Social Justice Week continues to November 4. Engage in panel discussions, films, art exhibits, music, spoken word, rallies and civic actions that tackle Indigenous issues, Islamophobia, racism, the gender wage gap and more. On November 3, join a discussion on decolonizing mental health from Indigenous and anti-Black racism perspectives. The following day, Terri Monture from the Mohawk nation is one of several speakers in a panel on how to build a green economy. Events are free. See listing for details.
Toronto Treaties Walking Tour
First Story Toronto Tours has been leading walking tours that provide insight into local First Nations communities since 1995. On November 6 from 2 to 4 pm, First Story leads a walking tour around Fort York that tells of the treaties in the area. The tour is free and meets at the Princes’ Gates at Exhibition Place (200 Princes’ Boulevard). See listing for details.
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