Mentorship for BIPOC photojournalists in Canada. To ensure diverse and inclusive visual storytellers in all our communities and the Canadian media.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined August 2020
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Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Congrats to @lucyluphoto and @catsarov two of our @RoomUpFront mentors nominated for @MagAwards in the photojournalism category.
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Yay! Congrats to two past mentees of our @RoomUpFront on their nominations in the @caj awards. @katkycheng in the photojournalism category for work in @thenarwhalca and @aaron_hemens in Truth and Reconciliation category for work at @IndigiNewsMedia.
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
I’ve been more on the workflow and less on the feeds over the months, sharpening my own skills for a new season of storytelling.
#raptors905 #mississauga #sauga #nba #nbagleague #baketball #hoops #sony #sonycanada #a9 #sports #photojournalism – at Toronto, Ontario
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Did some meaningful work last year that got published for the new year!
My first photojournalism piece for @thenarwhalca on how two Anishinaabeg farmers are strengthening Flemo & Scarborough!
Many thanks to @balkissoon & @michellecyca for helping me bring this story to life.
Everyone in Toronto knows the hydro fields that dot the city.
Under transmission towers, two Indigenous farmers and their gitigaanan are bringing traditional agricultural practices back to Treaty 13 and Williams Treaties territory. via @bysidnaidu thenarwhal.ca/hydro-fields-i…
ALT Left: Aerial of small urban farm under hydro lines in in Flemingdon Park. Right: Narwhal logo, followed by label 'on the ground' and the headline: Power move: two Anishinaabeg farmers are decolonizing Toronto’s hydro fields. By Sid Naidu
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Year 3 of @RoomUpFront. Our core mandate is to increase diversity and inclusion in newsrooms and photojournalism in Canada. Zoom in and see all the talented people.
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Exciting news: our photojournalism fellowship is back for round three!
Applications are open now through Sept. 11 for participants in @RoomUpFront’s 2023 mentorship program. Go here to learn more: thenarwhal.ca/2023-bipoc-pho…
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
A Chinese photographer captures his family's immigration journey to America - Washington Post. (And some nice design help on this by Canadian @natvineberg). washingtonpost.com/nation/in…
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Great to see @AmmarBowaihl starting his @globeandmail photojournalism apprenticeship. @RoomUpFront mentees are working hard and making room.
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Come out this Saturday if you're in Toronto for @RoomUpFront 's first exhibition! I'll also be giving a workshop on freelancing in photography. Hope to see some of you there!
We are excited to be part of @ContactPhoto group exhibition "Ways of Seeing" join us on May 13th for pannel discussion with @solanacain @AdetonaOmokanye @LaPir0 Joel Rodriguez and workshop by @lucyluphoto . Register for free events here:
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Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
The CJF and @CanadianPress are delighted to announce that Ottawa-based photojournalist Spencer Colby is the recipient of the 2023 Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award ow.ly/6Mz650NCxns
ALT 2023 Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award. Spencer Colby
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
We are excited to announce that our annual Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant in partnership with @DiversifyPhoto is now open!
This grant seeks to support independent photojournalists who have been historically underrepresented in the media.
👉 bit.ly/EyeWitness23 👈
ALT EYEWITNESS PHOTOJOURNALISM GRANT
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
The 2023 @womenphotograph grant cycle is now open! Apply for your chance to win 5x $5,000 project grants or the $10,000 Women Photograph + @LeicaCameraUSA Grant! Deadline is May 15: bit.ly/3VrZhsZ
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Big congrats @RoomUpFront & @JimmyShootz! 🙌🏽
So proud of our little community. Honoured to be recognized by fellow journalists during the @NNA_CCJ
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Room Up Front wins inaugural Citation, for work mentoring young, BIPOC photojournalists - National Newspaper Awards nna-ccj.ca/room-up-front-win…
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Wow huge congrats to the @RoomUpFront team! I'm so grateful for the mentorship I've received through this program. The support has been foundational to my growth as a photojournalist and I'm so happy it's getting the recognition it deserves.
So proud of our little community. Honoured to be recognized by fellow journalists during the @NNA_CCJ
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
So grateful to be part of @RoomUpFront thank you to @JimmyShootz and everyone involved 💗💗💗
On Friday, at @NNA_CCJ we had the honour of accepting a special recognition citation. This citation was created as a part of an effort to honour journalism that doesn't fit neatly into the NNA's existing 23 categories but had an exceptional impact on the news industry.
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
@jimmyshootz, @roomupfront founder,“Escaping the ‘white gaze’: Reporting that represents and serves local communities” 3:25 pm Saturday
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
So, so happy to see @RoomUpFront recognized by @NNA_CCJ for its huge impact on Canadian journalism in just a few short years.
They are doing the hard work, it takes time, there are no shortcuts. Hopefully this award brings new allies and greater support
nna-ccj.ca/room-up-front-win…
Canadian BIPOC PJ Mentors retweeted
Kudos to @RoomUpFront for making space, community, and profile for photographers across Canada, both established and emerging. So happy your work in journalism is being recognized. You are leaders.
So proud of our little community. Honoured to be recognized by fellow journalists during the @NNA_CCJ
