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Reporting on Aboriginal Issues: Free panel discussion
The Greatest Canadian Media Failure of the Century: Reporting on Aboriginal Issues
-- Free panel discussion hosted by the Canadian Journalism Foundation --
“We are sorry.”
The infamous words offered by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in response to the government’s mishandling of the residential schools system might also have come from the media – and the apology would not have been limited to a single event. There’s a lot to be sorry about, if not perplexed by, in how aboriginal issues have been covered by the mainstream media over the last 100 years. There have been some excellent special reports, stunning revelations and no shortage of accusations on the media’s part. So why does coverage invariably stop after a flurry of reports on a single issue? Where's the follow-up, the demand for accountability and sustainable change?
Our expert panel takes on the sensitive topic of reporting on aboriginal issues, which not only has relevance but also threatens headlines of a much more severe nature if the issue continues to be marginalized.
WHO:
Panelists:
Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada
Kimberly Murray, executive director of Aboriginal Legal Services Toronto
Dan Smith, book editor at the Toronto Star and author of The Seventh Fire: The Struggle for Aboriginal Government
Peter Edwards, Toronto Star reporter who was honoured with an eagle feather from the Union of Ontario Indians and a gold medal from the Human Rights and Race Relations Centre for his coverage of Ipperwash
Moderator:
Sally Armstrong, award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker
WHERE: Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College Street
Located at the NW corner of College and St. George in the Koffler Student Centre. Please use the St. George entrance to third floor.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Presentation 6:30-8:00
There is no cost to attend the event but guests wishing to attend must register online at: http://cjf-fjc-aboriginalissues.eventbrite.com/
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