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Urban Nation
As part of our on-going commitment to reconciliation, reporters Wawmeesh Hamilton and Brielle Morgan piloted Urban Nation to explore how to serve the urban Indigenous population of Greater Vancouver. The Discourse Urban Nation is now on hiatus.
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How race impacts interactions with police
Indigenous students were less likely to trust police and more likely to fear police officers than non-Indigenous students, especially after being stopped by police. Age and gender were also important factors.
Race affects perceptions of police
When asked for three words that describe police, Indigenous post-secondary students responded with words like "racist" and "scary" while others viewed police more positively.
Journalism and geography: Discourse Media talks changing media space on Sense of Place
Roundhouse Radio interview tackles decolonizing media, creating new narratives in journalism
The case for covering resilience when reporting on Indigenous issues
Focusing on strength and solutions translates to more nuanced coverage and challenges negative stereotypes
How Discourse Media tracks the long tail of an investigation’s impact
What is the best way to measure the impact of our collaboration with Maclean’s that probed high rates of Indigenous incarceration?
How race impacts interactions with police
Indigenous students were less likely to trust police and more likely to fear police officers than non-Indigenous students, especially after being stopped by police. Age and gender were also important factors.
Race affects perceptions of police
When asked for three words that describe police, Indigenous post-secondary students responded with words like "racist" and "scary" while others viewed police more positively.
Journalism and geography: Discourse Media talks changing media space on Sense of Place
Roundhouse Radio interview tackles decolonizing media, creating new narratives in journalism
The case for covering resilience when reporting on Indigenous issues
Focusing on strength and solutions translates to more nuanced coverage and challenges negative stereotypes
How Discourse Media tracks the long tail of an investigation’s impact
What is the best way to measure the impact of our collaboration with Maclean’s that probed high rates of Indigenous incarceration?