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JHR announces winner of 2021 Indigenous Youth Reporter Award

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'TORONTO, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is pleased to announce Kanyen\'keh:ka photographer, filmmaker, and journalist Shelby Lisk as the winner of its 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) is pleased to announce Kanyen\'keh:ka photographer, filmmaker, and journalist Shelby Lisk as the winner of its 2nd Annual Award for Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter.
  • As a journalist and artist, Lisk is interested in exploring contemporary issues in Indigenous and mixed-race identity.\nThe award was announced yesterday at a virtual ceremony in which eminent Indigenous journalists and writers Tanya Talaga, Karyn Pugliese, Angela Sterritt, and Ryan McMahon also spoke about the evolution of Indigenous journalism.
  • They said that while much progress has been made, there is still a lot of work to do.\nTanya Talaga sat alongside Karyn Pugliese and Ryan McMahon on the jury for JHR\'s Outstanding Work by an Indigenous Youth Reporter Award, and congratulated Lisk on her win.\n"Your work really is such a leader.
  • We are grateful to RBC for its support of the award through its Future Launch program.

The Canadian Association of Journalists launches 2020 Newsroom Diversity Survey

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 25, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 Canadian Newsroom Diversity SurveyCanada's first representative survey of diversity in media.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 25, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 Canadian Newsroom Diversity SurveyCanada's first representative survey of diversity in media.
  • The survey comes following three years of consultation with experts in survey design and media diversity and will help tell a storywith hard dataabout who works in Canadian media.
  • "The glaring lack of diversity in Canadian newsrooms is no secret," said CAJ past president Karyn Pugliese.
  • To learn about about the diversity survey visit our webpage: http://www.caj.ca/diversitysurvey
    The Canadian Association of Journalists is a professional organization with more than 700 members across Canada.

Ex-Mrs. Florida, Fresh Out of Prison, Launches TV Series

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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PALM BEACH, Fla., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyn Turk , former Mrs. Florida, activist and political commentator has launched a new online series "Behind The Headlines".

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  • PALM BEACH, Fla., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyn Turk , former Mrs. Florida, activist and political commentator has launched a new online series "Behind The Headlines".
  • The first episode of Behind The Headlines seeks to set the record straight where the headlines differ from the actual facts in Karyn Turk's own case.
  • She reported the nursing home to numerous government agencies, which resulted in the appointment of a "guardian" to oversee her mother's care.
  • For the full story of what happened to Karyn Turk, you can go to Behind The Headlines TV on YouTube.

CAJ cancels 2020 national conference in Montreal

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Monday, March 16, 2020
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OTTAWA, March 16, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is sad to announce that it is cancelling the upcoming national conference and changing the format of its in-person awards gala.

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  • OTTAWA, March 16, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is sad to announce that it is cancelling the upcoming national conference and changing the format of its in-person awards gala.
  • The conference was scheduled to take place in Montreal from May 29-31.
  • "Our top priority is ensuring the safety of journalists and the public at large as this public health crisis continues to develop," said CAJ president Karyn Pugliese.
  • The CAJ board is currently exploring options for online training and networking opportunities to fill the gap of this year's conference and support the needs of our members.

Karyn Turk Wonders What She Did To Warrant Her Going To Prison? 'Is It Because I'm A Conservative Commentator?'

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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"I know Ms. Turk to pursue truth above all else evident in her journalism.

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  • "I know Ms. Turk to pursue truth above all else evident in her journalism.
  • Karyn has paid full restitution, has no criminal history and dozens of letters were written on her behalf."
  • If an appellate court Motion to Stay isn't granted, Karyn will report to prison for 30 days on March 2.
  • Karyn allowed the Guardian appointment, not understanding it was a tactic to thwart her attempts to get her mom proper care.

CBC Reverses Decision to Consolidate Northern Newscasts: CAJ statement

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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By Tuesday, all three territorial premiers, as well as many concerned listeners, had publicly urged the CBC to reconsider its decision.

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  • By Tuesday, all three territorial premiers, as well as many concerned listeners, had publicly urged the CBC to reconsider its decision.
  • Some argued that the CBC was ignoring its commitments to upholding the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action because it would reduce coverage in largely Indigenous territories.
  • "Reversing this plan to merge newscasts in the North is heartening," says Karyn Pugliese, president of the CAJ.
  • The proposal to change northern morning newscasts comes in the wake of last week's decision by CBC to cut 35 jobs in Toronto.

Akamai Technologies, Inc. Hosts Massachusetts Elected Officials to its New Kendall Square Headquarters

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Friday, November 1, 2019
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM),the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, officially opened its global headquarters in Cambridge Massachusetts today.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM),the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, officially opened its global headquarters in Cambridge Massachusetts today.
  • Dr. Tom Leighton, co-founder and chief executive officer welcomed Governor Charlie Baker, Senator Edward Markey and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.

The Canadian Association of Journalists responds to Journalism Panel's recommendations

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Thursday, July 18, 2019
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OTTAWA, July 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is encouraged by several outcomes of the Journalism and Written Media Independent Panel of Experts, though the panel's final report does fall short on some of our priorities.

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  • OTTAWA, July 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is encouraged by several outcomes of the Journalism and Written Media Independent Panel of Experts, though the panel's final report does fall short on some of our priorities.
  • "While not everyone in the journalism industry agreed the government's approach was the best course of action, having an independent panel of media experts make recommendations definitely improved the process," said CAJ president Karyn Pugliese.
  • The report urges government to consider making changes and interventions that will level the playing field for smaller media who don't benefit from this tax measure.
  • The Canadian Association of Journalists is a professional organization with more than 700 members across Canada.

CAJ responds to climate crisis action plan

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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Holman's letter implored journalists to adopt an action plan that would "properly place, cover, contextualize, and localize the biggest story of our time, and hold public and private institutions to account for their actions and inactions on climate change."

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  • Holman's letter implored journalists to adopt an action plan that would "properly place, cover, contextualize, and localize the biggest story of our time, and hold public and private institutions to account for their actions and inactions on climate change."
  • "We always argue that journalists should follow the truth, no matter where it leads," said CAJ president Karyn Pugliese.
  • The CAJ National Board has asked its ethics advisory committee, the stewards of the guidelines, to make recommendations on how journalists can most responsibly report on climate change.
  • In the interim, the CAJ trusts individual news organizations will use language they deem necessary to convey the urgency of climate change in the most accurate way.

Project Onramp to Boost Diversity in Biotech and Tap New Talent With 50 Well-Paid Summer Positions For Students From Low-Income Backgrounds

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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It will also help growing Massachusetts biotechnology companies fill the additional 12,000 positions estimated to be created by 2023.

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  • It will also help growing Massachusetts biotechnology companies fill the additional 12,000 positions estimated to be created by 2023.
  • Project Onramp is a prime example of how we can find innovative solutions to problems when industry and government come together, said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.
  • Project Onramp will break down those barriers and enable a new, diverse group of young people to contribute to the important work were doing in Massachusetts.
  • Im thrilled to be working in a Project Onramp internship this summer, said Foster.