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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.

Journalism Jobs Vancouver Island Indigenous News

We’re hiring reporters to cover Indigenous news on Vancouver Island

By Lindsay Sample ● Media ● April 27, 2020

The team will cover health, child welfare, and education.

Join The Discourse and APTN to cover child welfare

By Lindsay Sample ● Media ● April 27, 2020

Applications have been extended to Sunday, May 10. Submit by 9PM Pacific Time.

What do you think about coverage of Indigenous news on Vancouver Island?

By Lindsay Sample ● Media ● April 27, 2020

We’re hiring reporters to cover health, education and child welfare — and we want your feedback

Join The Discourse and APTN to cover Indigenous health

By Lindsay Sample ● Media ● April 26, 2020

Applications have been extended to Sunday, May 10. Submit by 9PM Pacific Time.

Lindsay Sample

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

The Discourse Nanaimo is here to stay

We’re hiring an editor

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

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

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

We’re hiring reporters to cover Indigenous news on Vancouver Island

Join The Discourse and APTN to cover child welfare

What do you think about coverage of Indigenous news on Vancouver Island?

Join The Discourse and APTN to cover Indigenous health

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

10 ways to better support tenants with vulnerabilities due to income, age or disabilities

‘I want it to stop’: Tenants and advocates allege bullying by non-profit housing provider

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

Seniors left in distress — or dead — for days in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society units