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Lindsay Sample

Change journalism in Canada so that it’s more equitable and reflects what’s really important to local communities.

Lindsay's Latest Articles

Workers tackling anti-Indigenous racism say they faced scapegoating and ‘backlash’ at Island Health

By Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Emilee Gilpin & Lindsay Sample ● Vancouver Island ● February 11, 2021

Reported dismantling of cultural safety facilitation team, in wake of Indigenous-specific racism investigation.

The Discourse Nanaimo is here to stay

By Lindsay Sample ● Nanaimo ● December 7, 2020

After asking Nanaimoites if you wanted in-depth local news, the answer is clear. The Discourse Nanaimo is moving forward.

We’re hiring an editor

By Lindsay Sample ● Media ● May 15, 2020

The Discourse is looking for an editor to support our coverage of in-depth local news.

Hey Nanaimo, what stories need to be told in your community?

By Lindsay Sample & The Discourse ● Media ● May 12, 2020

Tell us how the media can serve you better.

IndigiNews, a new local journalism platform, launches to serve Indigenous communities

By Lindsay Sample ● Okanagan ● May 5, 2020

APTN and The Discourse launch IndigiNews into the economic headwinds of COVID-19 with the goal of developing a new business model for independent Indigenous news.

APTN and The Discourse are collaborating to cover Indigenous news on Vancouver Island

By Lindsay Sample ● Media ● April 27, 2020

Partnership aims to serve local First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, while contributing to the long-term sustainability of independent Indigenous news in Canada.