Public editor: Inclusivity important when writing about indigenous issues – The Globe and Mail

Jun. 17, 2015

A constant challenge for all journalists is to be as knowledgeable as you can possibly be on whatever subject you are covering. The more you know, the better the question you can ask, and the more intelligent the work on any subject will be.

One very complex subject is understanding indigenous issues in Canada including the murdered and missing women, residential schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which reported earlier this month.

Angela Murphy, the senior editor in charge of projects, has been leading a team of reporters working on the murdered and missing women file. Part of her mission has been to spread the knowledge of reporting and coverage beyond her group.

Last week, Dr. Luis Fondebrider, who is working with The Globe, gave a session on searches around the world for missing people. He heads the EAAF (Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team)

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