That’s not to say everybody in the industry is bad. The people who are of the dominant culture in media don’t realize the impact of it, how they perpetuate it. “It (racism) is still a wide-spread issue, but it is not really visible or tangible. He is now primarily focused on writing the follow-up to his novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, and occasionally writes Op-Eds, speaks on virtual panels and offers media commentary.ĭuring his career, Rice has witnessed the racism that exists in the industry, and he knows how important mentorship can be for young writers and journalists trying to start their careers. That education means making your own colleagues aware, making your peers aware before you actually even do your job.”Īfter graduating from Ryerson in 2002, Rice worked as a freelancer, joined the Weather Network and then moved to the CBC, where he spent 14 years as a reporter. There is a general lack of awareness amongst Canadians about the true history of this country and what the realities of Indigenous life are like.

“There is some hard work there to get your own voice or experience out there, but if you are a journalist especially, to really relay the stories of people living in Indigenous communities. When you are coming into realms like media and literature, there really is a dominant voice that controls everything and really sets the agenda for everything that Canadians discuss,” said Rice. “It will be an opportunity talk about how lived experience can shape someone’s career if they come from a marginalized community. Rice will sit down on February 4 with Julie McCann, Coordinator of the journalism program at Algonquin, for a virtual Fireside Chat that will discuss how culture and one’s personal journey is intrinsically tied to creative writing and journalism. Waubgeshig Rice will bring his experience growing up on Wasauksing First Nation and how that helped forge his over two-decade career as a journalist and author when he takes part in the College’s Taking a Stand – Disrupting Black and Indigenous Racism Week F eb. Waubgeshig Rice to Discuss Challenges, Media Landscape during Fireside Chat

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