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CJF Launches $5,000 Bursary for BIPOC Journalism Students

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) today announced the launch of the CJF Bursary for BIPOC Journalism Students.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) today announced the launch of the CJF Bursary for BIPOC Journalism Students.
  • The bursary is open to a BIPOC student in their final year of a Canadian undergraduate journalism program.
  • It is designed to support students who have demonstrated strong engagement with the BIPOC community and a commitment to high journalistic standards.
  • "This bursary recognizes the hard work of journalism students at a time when it is increasingly difficult to get into the profession."

CJF launches new Black Journalism Fellowship with Investigative Journalism Bureau

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is launching a new Black Journalism Fellowship opportunity in partnership with the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is launching a new Black Journalism Fellowship opportunity in partnership with the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).
  • The CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship brings a Black journalist - with one-to-10 years' experience - to the IJB to work for six months on an ongoing investigative journalism project under the guidance of the bureau's editors and senior reporters.
  • This program joins the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Journalism Fellowship, the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship and the CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship in providing unique opportunities for early-career Black journalists to be hosted for six months at a newsroom across the country.
  • Thanks to the generous support of Unifor and The Jay and Barbara Hennick Family Foundation, along with our founding sponsors:
    Lululemon for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Journalism Fellowship;
    Aritzia for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship; and
    BMO Financial Group for the CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship.

Call for entries: Canadian Journalism Foundation awards and fellowships

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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The awards and fellowships now open for submissions are:

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  • The awards and fellowships now open for submissions are:
    The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) has launched the CJF Bursary for BIPOC Journalism Students.
  • The bursary is open to a BIPOC student in their final year of a Canadian undergraduate journalism program.
  • The four fellowships are:
    CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship;
    CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship; and
    CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship.
  • Established in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism.

CJF Special Event explores importance of climate-solutions journalism

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ -In advance of COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow later this month, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is holding a free webcast Special Event on the importance of climate-solutions journalism.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ -In advance of COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow later this month, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is holding a free webcast Special Event on the importance of climate-solutions journalism.
  • This Special Event webcast takes place onTuesday, October 26 at 1 p.m.
  • The CJF thanks the generosity of exclusive Special Event sponsor Intact Financial Corporation.
  • Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism.

J-Talks Live explores media reliance on police accounts

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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In May 2020, the viral video recording of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police sparked months of protest, focusing the world's attention on police brutality and raising important questions about the information police share with the public.

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  • In May 2020, the viral video recording of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police sparked months of protest, focusing the world's attention on police brutality and raising important questions about the information police share with the public.
  • Cases such as Floyd's are among several high-profile incidents in the United States and Canada causing newsrooms to rethink their reliance on police narratives.
  • This J-Talks Live panel will explore how journalists can move forward to hold police to account for the information they provide the public."
  • This free virtual event is part of the CJF's J-Talks Live program that explores pressing journalistic issues.

Canadian Journalism Foundation announces five new board members

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 year, each serving three-year terms.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 year, each serving three-year terms.
  • "We are delighted to welcome these five new members to the CJF board," says CJF board chair Kathy English.
  • "Each of these distinguishedindividuals brings extensive experience and expertise to our mission of promoting excellence in journalism.
  • Established in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism.

Measha Brueggergosman Lee to unveil new work at World News Day: The Climate Crisis

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 /CNW/ -Renowned soprano Measha Brueggergosman Lee will perform her original song, More from You, for the World News Day: The Climate Crisis virtual event on September 28 to help highlight the vital role journalism plays in providing the public with facts about the climate emergency.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 /CNW/ -Renowned soprano Measha Brueggergosman Lee will perform her original song, More from You, for the World News Day: The Climate Crisis virtual event on September 28 to help highlight the vital role journalism plays in providing the public with facts about the climate emergency.
  • World News Day celebrates the power of journalism to effect change and is presented by The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and the World Editors Forum (WEF), the network for editors within the World Association of News Publishers.
  • The flagship virtual event will showcase journalism from around the world, highlighting regional climate change issues, activism and solutions.
  • For World News Day, she has created an exquisite piece of music that is a powerful commentary on the demands we make of our environment.

Actor Victor Garber and Global News's Farah Nasser to host World News Day: The Climate Crisis

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

It is presented by The Canadian Journalism Foundation(CJF) and the World Editors Forum (WEF), the network for editors within the World Association of News Publishers.

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  • It is presented by The Canadian Journalism Foundation(CJF) and the World Editors Forum (WEF), the network for editors within the World Association of News Publishers.
  • The flagship virtual event will showcase journalism from around the world, highlighting regional climate change issues, activism and solutions.
  • Registration for the 90-minute event is free, open to a global audience and availablein all time zones on Sept. 28.
  • As for Farah Nasser, CJF president and executive director Natalie Turvey says: "We're honoured to have her back on our World News Day stage.

The Globe and Mail and The Narwhal win CJF Jackman Awards for Excellence in Journalism

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Globe and Mailhas wonthis year's CJF Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism in the large-media category, announced today at the Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards virtual ceremony.

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  • TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Globe and Mailhas wonthis year's CJF Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism in the large-media category, announced today at the Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards virtual ceremony.
  • "An excellently researched series," says Christopher Waddell, award jury chair and professor emeritus of the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University.
  • Named after CJF founder Eric Jackman, this annual award honours news organizations, large and small, that embody exemplary journalism and have a profound and positive impact on the communities they serve.
  • The inaugural recipients are:
    CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Journalism Fellowship- Tiffany Mboyo Mongu, a freelance associate producer with CBC Kitchener-Waterloo.

CJF Tribute Talk features André Picard and Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Monday, May 31, 2021
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TORONTO, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ -Andr Picard, health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent for CNN, will be in back-to-back conversations in a special Tribute Talk presentation by The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) on June 10 at 1 p.m.

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  • TORONTO, May 31, 2021 /CNW/ -Andr Picard, health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent for CNN, will be in back-to-back conversations in a special Tribute Talk presentation by The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) on June 10 at 1 p.m.
  • This special event comes a day after the multi-award-winning Picard and Gupta will be honoured with the CJF Tribute at the annual CJF Awards, recognizing their national and international contributions in providing accurate and vital information amid the uncertainty of the fast-moving global COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "We're honoured to have Andr Picard and Dr. Sanjay Gupta provide their unique perspectives and speak to their experiences covering COVID-19, given their knowledge and history of reporting on some of the biggest health crises of our generation."
  • The annual CJF Tribute recognizes a journalist who has made an impact on the global stage.