JHR is enjoyed invite the 2nd associate of fellows in the 2025 Growing Native Storytellers Fellowship! Collectively established with the Indigenous Journalists Organization (IJA) and APTN Information, with support from the Google Information Initiative, this program outfits First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people to seek professions in journalism in what is currently referred to as Canada.
The 3 fellows will finish six-month placements at APTN News, fly to Albuquerque to go to IJA’s 2025 Aboriginal Media Seminar, and take part in workshops discovering a selection of journalistic subjects. These workshops will be open to the wider journalism neighborhood; adhere to JHR’s social media accounts and stay tuned for even more information!
In the meanwhile, learn more regarding the others:
Rose Jacobs, Halifax
Rose Jacobs is Anishinaabe Kwe from the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Country, but was increased by the Michi Saagiig of Contour Lake First Country. Rose is a birthed author that methods story writing and amateur brief movie making. She is a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Arts Program in Aboriginal Researches at Trent University, and has actually constantly wanted to go after journalism. She intends to use her passion for writing to contribute to resurgence, recovery, and language revitalization by honouring dental traditions and storytelling.
Ryan Cunningham, Vancouver
Ryan Cunningham is status Nehiyaw (ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ)/ Cree/Metis from Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton). For over 30 years, Ryan has actually been an actor, manufacturer, writer, supervisor, and live-event creator. In 2009, Ryan co-founded Alberta Aboriginal Doing Arts, and from 2014 – 2017, Ryan happily acted as the imaginative director at Indigenous Earth Performing Arts in Tkaronto.
Julia (Jules) Ross, Winnipeg
Jules Ross is an arising Native reporter and author from Pinaymootang First Country that is presently staying in Winnipeg. With a background in theatre and movie, she has actually broken away from acting and has concentrated on writing, directing, and creating her own work for the past 4 years. Jules wants producing and sharing Indigenous stories.
Remain tuned for updates on the others’ published job!