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SUMMARY:Night for Rights Gala
DESCRIPTION:An Inspiring Evening in Celebration of Human Rights Journalism \n\nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025\nArcadian Court\, Toronto\n\n5pm Cocktail Reception | 6pm Gala Dinner | 8pm After-party \nMore details to come. \nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/night-for-rights-gala/
LOCATION:Arcadian Court\, 401 Bay Street\, Simpson Tower 8th Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2Y4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:GISF: Documentary filmmaking with Leena Minifie
DESCRIPTION:Interested in documentary filmmaking? Sign up for our session with Leena Minifie! Leena (Gitxaala/British) is a Vancouver-based film and television producer and a co-founder of Ricochet Media. As a journalist she worked at CBC Radio One and APTN National News. She reported from Standing Rock and the Pickton trial\, and broke the Queen of the North story. She produced LILY GLADSTONE: FAR OUT THERE (PBS) and BRITISH COLUMBIA – AN UNTOLD HISTORY (Knowledge). Leena’s directorial debut is the newly released investigative feature documentary THE GOOD CANADIAN (CBC/APTN). \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/gisf-documentary-filmmaking-with-leena-minifie/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Afghanistan Today: The State of Press Freedom and Civil Society Inside the Country
DESCRIPTION:​The event will bring together Afghan diaspora voices\, journalists\, civil society leaders\, students\, and policymakers to discuss the ongoing challenges facing Afghanistan’s press freedom and civic space. We will also share findings from my new report\, “Isolated and Denied\,” which documents the collapse of civic space and access to information under Taliban rule. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/afghanistan-today-the-state-of-press-freedom-and-civil-society-inside-the-country/
LOCATION:Rogers Communications Centre\, 80 Gould St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2M7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Queer voices and visibility in hostile times
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off Toronto Pride season by joining us for a powerful evening of conversation and storytelling at a live recording of Journalists for Human Rights’ (JHR) podcast\, in partnership with Dignity Network Canada\, CUPE\, and Pink Triangle Press: \n​Queer Voices and Visibility in Hostile Times \n​Date: Tuesday\, June 3rd \n​Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Live recording + reception) \n​Venue: Allied Music Centre Theatre\, 23 Shuter St\, Toronto\, ON M5B 1T6 \n​This special episode will examine the media’s critical role in shaping public understanding of LGBTQ+ rights—both in Canada and globally—at a time of rising anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. \n​Featuring guest speakers: \n\n​Kevin Mwachiro – Renowned Writer\, Podcaster\, Journalist\, and Queer Activist from Kenya\n​Tara-Michelle Ziniuk – Managing Editor\, Xtra\n​Lisa LaFlamme (moderator) – Canadian journalist and host of the JHR Podcast\n\n​Together\, these voices from journalism and activism will unpack how global and local challenges intersect\, where media coverage falls short\, and what responsible\, inclusive reporting looks like today. \n​A reception will follow the discussion—connect with community\, continue the conversation\, and enjoy refreshments. \n​RSVP today secure your seat for this vital and timely conversation.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/queer-voices-and-visibility-in-hostile-times/
LOCATION:Allied Music Centre Theatre\, 23 Shuter St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 1T6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Story Structure and Editing ft. Tristan Ahtone
DESCRIPTION:Coming up in the hashtag#GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship training series: ‘Story Structure & Editing’ ft Tristan Ahtone! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-4zA-Td \nStory structure is one of the most important ways journalists can convey information and meaning to their audience. It lays a path for the reader\, listener or viewer to follow\, and shows them what’s important\, leaving them with a lasting impression of the story. \nIf you want to learn more about the art of story structure from a true master\, join us for a session with Tristan Ahtone on April 8 at 1PM CT/2PM ET! \nThe session will be based on the two stories below\, so feel free to give them a read for some extra context: \n\n‘Rez dogs are feeling the heat from climate change’ by Taylar Dawn Stagner for Grist.org (https://lnkd.in/gBjZYEyr)\n‘How the Klamath Dams Came Down’ by Anita Hofschneider and Jake Bittle for Grist.org (https://lnkd.in/gJYmqTyJ)\n\nRegister here for this session: https://lnkd.in/e-4zA-Td
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/story-structure-and-editing-ft-tristan-ahtone/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Innovating for Change: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Through Community-Centred Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on Nov 16 for Innovating For Change: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Community-Centered Advocacy! \nPre-event cocktail reception: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. \nEvent: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. \nPanel 1: Championing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Community-Centered Advocacy. \nPanel 2: Examine the role of media in amplifying advocacy messages\, connecting activists\, mobilizing supporters\, influencing policy\, challenging societal norms\, and shifting policy. \nRSVP to: amara@jhr.ca \nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/innovating-for-change-advancing-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-through-community-centred-advocacy/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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