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Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina and CTV News Launch the Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024
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We're very proud to launch the new Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship to support and further expand the opportunities available to the next generation of journalists in Canada," said Sachedina.

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  • We're very proud to launch the new Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship to support and further expand the opportunities available to the next generation of journalists in Canada," said Sachedina.
  • "CTV News is proud to support Omar in the creation of this valuable new Fellowship program," said Richard Gray, VP, News, Bell Media.
  • "Backed by Omar Sachedina and the excellent CTV News team, winners of this Fellowship will be on their way to joining the top echelon of Canadian journalism."
  • Potential applicants can click here for further fellowship details , and can apply beginning today through the RTDNF Canada online submissions page .

Applications Open for the 2024-2025 Williams Southam Journalism Fellowships at Massey College

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 William Southam Journalism Fellowships.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 William Southam Journalism Fellowships.
  • The William Southam Journalism Fellowships are offered to outstanding Canadian journalists in mid-career.
  • Successful candidates are invited to spend a year at Massey College, the graduate college within the University of Toronto.
  • Those selected are appointed Fellows-at-Large at the University of Toronto, with all the privileges of a Senior Resident at Massey College.

New RSC Event: "Water is Life: Sustainability of Our Oceans"

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024
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Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and Massey College are thrilled to present the third installment of the RSC Dialogues @ Massey series, Water is Life: Sustainability of Our Oceans.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and Massey College are thrilled to present the third installment of the RSC Dialogues @ Massey series, Water is Life: Sustainability of Our Oceans.
  • At this event, speakers will explore the topic of water sustainability with a focus on habitats, climate change, and Indigenous sovereignty.
  • Dr. Cheung is recognized internationally for his research on the interconnections among climate change, food security and biodiversity conservation in marine environments.
  • As a marine ecologist and fisheries scientist, Dr. Cheung's work addresses policy-relevant research questions through a transdisciplinary lens that encompasses oceanography, ecology, economics, and social sciences.

Loreena McKennitt to pay tribute to Lisa LaFlamme at sold-out CJF Awards

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星期四, 六月 1, 2023
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TORONTO, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Loreena McKennitt, renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, will make a special appearance to perform in honour of Lisa LaFlamme at this year's sold-out CJF Awards on June 13 at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York.

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  • TORONTO, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Loreena McKennitt, renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, will make a special appearance to perform in honour of Lisa LaFlamme at this year's sold-out CJF Awards on June 13 at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York.
  • "Lisa LaFlamme is a powerhouse among Canadian journalists," says producer and CJF board member Bob Ezrin.
  • "Who better to offer a musical tribute than Loreena, another national treasure?
  • A passionate advocate for human rights, she will perform in honour of this year's CJF Tribute recipient, Lisa LaFlamme.

The Aga Khan Museum Will Celebrate the Life and Impact of Rumi in a New Exhibition Opening This Spring

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星期三, 五月 3, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230503005352/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230503005352/en/
    A King Sends Out His Sons Illustration from a dispersed manuscript of Masnavi-yi Ma‘navi of Rumi Iran, Tabriz, ca.
  • 1530 Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Aga Khan Museum, 2016.3.1 Photo credit - ©Aga Khan Museum 2023
    Rumi’s words have become familiar to audiences all over the globe, appearing everywhere from social media to visual art.
  • In this exhibition, historical and contemporary arts come together to speak of his lasting legacy and impact,” says Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum.
  • Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival – This free exhibition in the Aga Khan Park and lower-level gallery features mesmerizing photographs by Italian-Senegalese Sufi artist Maïmouna Guerresi.

Four Canadian journalists recognized for championing Indigenous journalism, and telling truth, about long-standing systemic injustices

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星期日, 四月 16, 2023
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"Each of these journalists have, in their own ways, been trailblazers," said CAJ president Brent Jolly in presenting the awards earlier this evening at the Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver.

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  • "Each of these journalists have, in their own ways, been trailblazers," said CAJ president Brent Jolly in presenting the awards earlier this evening at the Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver.
  • "They are bold visionaries who have shown how relationships based on understanding are more productive than those based on prejudice.
  • The Canadian Association of Journalists is a professional organization with over 1300 members across Canada.
  • The CAJ's primary roles are public-interest advocacy work and professional development for its members.

Haroon Siddiqui honoured with CJF Lifetime Achievement Award

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星期一, 三月 27, 2023
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The Canadian Journalism Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to Haroon Siddiqui.

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  • The Canadian Journalism Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to Haroon Siddiqui.
  • Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th governor general of Canada, and a member of the CJF's Lifetime Achievement Award Jury.
  • Siddiqui will be honoured at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 13 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto.
  • "I am delighted that our Lifetime award jury unanimously selected Haroon for this honour," says CJF board chair Kathy English.

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 William Southam Journalism Fellowships at Massey College

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星期二, 二月 14, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 William Southam Journalism Fellowships.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 William Southam Journalism Fellowships.
  • The William Southam Journalism Fellowships are offered to outstanding Canadian journalists in mid-career.
  • Successful candidates are invited to spend a year at Massey College, the graduate college within the University of Toronto.
  • Those selected are appointed Fellows-at-Large at the University of Toronto, with all the privileges of a Senior Resident at Massey College.

CAJ recognizes Canadian lawyers who vigorously defend media freedoms with 2021 Charles Bury Award

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星期日, 五月 29, 2022
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The critical work performed by lawyers in defending media freedom against encroachment by government and law enforcement agencies was brought into clear focus, again, this past year.

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  • The critical work performed by lawyers in defending media freedom against encroachment by government and law enforcement agencies was brought into clear focus, again, this past year.
  • Supreme Court that required the RCMP to grant media full access to the blockades at Fairy Creek on Vancouver Island.
  • The Charles Bury Award, formerly called the President's Award, is given under circumstances of exceptional merit to people or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Canadian journalism.
  • The award was renamed in honour of veteran journalist and long-time CAJ board member Charles Bury, who died in February 2014.

Maria Ressa Prevented from Attending Massey College Gala

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星期六, 四月 23, 2022
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TORONTO, April 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Massey College is pleased to announce that Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa will join the 60th anniversary celebrations of the William Southam Journalism Fellowships remotely via zoom on Saturday, April 23rd at the Toronto Reference Library.

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  • TORONTO, April 23, 2022 /CNW/ - Massey College is pleased to announce that Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa will join the 60th anniversary celebrations of the William Southam Journalism Fellowships remotely via zoom on Saturday, April 23rd at the Toronto Reference Library.
  • Ms. Ressa will deliver a keynote address and be joined in conversation with journalist Sally Armstrong.
  • A journalist for more than 36 years, Ms. Ressa had planned on attending the gala celebrations in person in Toronto, but the Philippine government effectively denied her travel, giving her court approvals for only 6 of 7 charges.
  • We are looking forward to hearing Maria Ressa on Saturday night and to welcome her to Massey College when she is able to visit us", says Nathalie Des Rosiers, Principal of Massey College.