Decolonizing Journalism with Maureen Googoo & Melissa Ridgen

In this episode of Ampersand, we sit down with Melissa Ridgen (Managing Editor of Global News) and Maureen Googoo (Owner and Editor of Ku’ku’kwes News) to talk about how the process of decolonizing journalism offers a new approach to relating to Indigenous communities and portraying their stories with sensitivity. They also offer insights into what communicators can take away from their work.

Content warning: This episode discusses residential schools and residential school Survivors, which we know are painful topics for many. For immediate emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Survivors and their families are encouraged to contact the National Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. Indigenous peoples can also access the Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 for toll-free, 24/7 counselling and crisis intervention.

This episode is dedicated to Velma's House — a 24/7 safe house based in Winnipeg on Treaty One territory.

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