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IN THIS ISSUE

A Message from the Project Officer

2012 Internship Debriefing

A Retrospective View on 2012 Internship Debriefing

Celebrating the achievements of our interns

Seeking contributors for radio programme about immigration and multiculturalism

Hello From RCs

"Telling the Story of My Name": Amen Jafri is one of the first to complete the internship programme run by the UNAC Multimedia & Multiculturalism Initiative. She interned for six weeks at Metro News Ottawa, and is an aspiring writer and filmmaker. She shares her interesting and unique experiences at Telling Our Own Stories event hosted by Multimedia & Multiculturalism.

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A Message from the Project Officer

SEPTEMBER

2012 ISSUE 2

Warm greetings from UNA-Canada,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Fall Edition of the M&M newsletter. This edition will provide a recap of our summer activities and provide a glimpse of what is to come. We began the summer with the M&M internship programme, placing nineteen interns with a broad range of media skills and cultural experiences at national and community media outlets. The host organizations provided excellent feedback and were particularly impressed with the dedication, passion and work ethic of each of the interns. Interns used the M&M website, facebook and social media to showcase their media pieces, while building a strong support network (www.mmunac.org/blog). Interns will engage with their communities as UNA-Canada Youth Ambassadors, sharing their experiences and encouraging youth across Canada to value personal and individual experience as an integral component of cultural inclusivity in Canada.

In Halifax we concluded our Do-it-Do contest (in partnership with FusionHalifax), witnessing creative visions of diversity through the eyes of 78 youth. The event engaged almost 2000 Haligonians, through facebook and flicker participation. Winning entries are displayed at venues across Halifax.

The Fall 2012 schedule includes a number of exciting projects; an Alberta wide photo contest, a nine-week youth “Photo-voice” workshop in Toronto, an eight-week film workshop series in Vancouver and much more. I can hardly believe it has been almost two years since M&M began. It has been a joy to watch the programme grow and to work with an amazing national team of youth and dedicated volunteers. I hope you enjoy reading this edition…

With warmth, Simmi

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The United Nations Association in Canada’s (UNA-Canada) M&M Internship Programme welcomed the M&M Intern class of 2012 to Edmonton, for a two-day debriefing session at the St. Johns Institute. The Debriefing concluded their six-week internships with mainstream and community media outlets across Canada. This second round of interns gathered to share their experiences and hear from professionals in the field who offered valuable career tips to build employability and diversity in Canadian media.

The first day focused on knowledge sharing, as interns presented their experiences to their peers. These presentations included photos, slideshows and stories from the field. The discussions following the presentations, allowed interns to gain a deeper understanding of how to apply the lessons learned and build on their successes. M&M Regional Coordinators provided a step by step guide to the interns on the ‘menternship’ component of their internships - during which, each intern will address 50 high school aged youth in their communities to encourage youth from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in the media and/or communications. Looking at the future of media, Vassy Kapelos (provincial affairs reporter for Global Edmonton), and Ryan Jespersen, (co-host of CityTV’s Breakfast Television) shared practical advice with the interns on obtaining a career in media, including breaking into the field and working their way up.

The second day, interns welcomed career consultant Doreen Kooy. Doreen’s session provided interns with the skills to develop polished and professional resume and cover letters that specifically targets media outlets. Interns discussed building and managing an online portfolio with M&M Internship manager, Lara Hill, and the various social media networks that can be utilized in journalism. Following their discussion, the interns enjoyed an informal graduation ceremony complete their summer with the M+M internship programme.

"Interns across Canada took part in a 6-week programme with the United Nations Association to learn about media and multiculturalism" - Global Edmonton

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In pictures...

2012 Internship Debriefing

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By Neil LeGrandeur, M&M Edmonton Regional Coordinator

As a Regional Coordinator (RC) for the UNAC M&M Initiative, I found the Internship Debriefing to be an integral part of the process of growth for the interns, as well as for my role as an RC. When we first met in Ottawa back in May 2012 it was just a group of cautious interns and RC’s. We all wanted to make an impression on each other, and I am sure we all had fears and questions about what lied ahead for us over the next few days. However, as the briefing pushed forward I got to see personality and passion emerge from both RC’s and interns as we began to forge connection with each other through our collective initiatives towards media.

Following the 6 week internship placement, the M&M team arrived to the Debriefing here in Edmonton (August 9-10th at the St. Johns Institute). It was no longer cautious interns and RC’s, but a connected group of young professionals; well-seasoned in workplace experiences and eager to share their accomplishments. The initial trepidation of the group was replaced by a radiating sense of confidence and success.

As an RC, having the opportunity to lead a workshop and discussion with the interns about the youth engagement segment (and final phase) of their internship brought things full circle for me. Together we created a dialogue about the importance of taking what we have all learned together and sharing it with the next generation of youth in Canada. The Debriefing was essential in the communication and execution of this initiative and continuing the process of each interns’ professional development. I believe that it is through this effort that lasting change can be made, and the voice of cultural diversity in media can be elevated to the necessary level of equality for all.

More from 2012 Media Hosts....

A Retrospective View on 2012 Internship Debriefing

“Having an intern has been

invaluable... I have had many

interns in the past but it

would have been difficult to

select one with the relevant

experiences and interests....

As I seek to expand my

audience, it has been almost

indispensable the ability to

bounce ideas off the intern

and understand a different

but informed point of view on

matters.”

New Roots Radio, Halifax

“It was our pleasure to

participate in the programme

and certainly a benefit to our

newsrooms across the country.

The feedback I’ve heard so far

has been overwhelmingly

positive..."

Karen Clout, Shaw Media

HQ

“It’s important that interns

are aware of what the

magazine seeks to convey to

audiences, and additionally,

how interns can relate to the

stories and ideas we convey.

We have always been

pleased with the way M&M is

run and the work that is put

into finding interns.”

Schema Magazine

“The most valuable feature

[of the M&M Programme] so

far has been the interns

themselves. It is really up to

them to make the most of

their experience here and

Maureen certainly did.”

Global Maritimes, Halifax

“We were so fortunate to

have an intern with the ability

to hit the ground running with

little supervision and lots of

opportunities. Natalia is now a

part of the CJSR family.”

CJSR, Edmonton

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Celebrating the Achievements of Our Interns! Highlights of media work produced by the class of 2012

Alleged flasher has southeast Calgary community on edge

City sees spike in coyote reports: wildlife officer

Fiestaval set to spice up Olympic Plaza

Slideshow: Thousands flock to Calgary Stampede Parade

Centennial Calgary Stampede rides off into the sunset

Alicia Gerrior Metro Calgary

Q&A: Romney vs. Obama money race

Heat waves are a symptom of what's ahead, say experts

Five things affected by the extreme weather

Fact file: Health risks tied to asbestos

Timeline: The history of asbestos use in Canada

Is Canada's Multiculturalism Day A Superficial Display?

WTF Friday: WTF is "homo"?

Detox on tap for many Calgary Stampede partiers

Seniors, teens vie for jobs in competitive Calgary summer job market

more stories...

Alicia was hired at the end of her placement. Congratulations and best wishes on your new job!

Apple to debut a smaller tablet: reports

Canada won't introduce copyright levy on memory cards

more stories...

Beatrice accepted the offer to intern with Reuters affiliate magazine. She was also offered to stay on with Global. Congratulations Beatrice!

The hyphenated Haligonian

The Art of Immigration: the pictures, stories and sound of movement

Natascia has returned back to university to complete her degree.

Beatrice Sison-Paez Global Toroto

Carven Li Schema Vancouver

Natascia Lypny New Roots Halifax

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"Artists for Literacy," a fundraiser event

A feature interview with Owen Chapman of Wi: Journal of Mobile Media

Natalia stayed on as a volunteer. She is also pitching her own regular show about the theatre scene in Edmonton.

North LRT Construction

Immigrant Programmes

Profiling a 53 year-old native studies graduate- University of Alberta

Canada’s Chef of the year

New Mortgage Rules

Hiba has stayed on as a volunteer with Shaw TV.

Montreal turns up the heat

Doctors protest refugee health cuts

Stanley Cup in Laval

Political change in Egypt

By the numbers: Quebec student protests

Congratulations to Hiba on being hired as freelance staff with Global!

Photos captured by Diana:

Edmonton's Streetcar Tour

La Noche at World FM

National Aboriginal Day Official Commemoration - "Honouring Ancestors"

Emilio made the most of his experience by working behind the scenes, through which he gained practical skills in technical production.

Emilio was offered to stay on as a freelancer with Global. Congratulations Emilio!

Rosanna will commence her internship in October.

Best wishes for a successful internship, Rosanna!

Natalia Knowlton CJSR Edmonton

Hiba Kamal Shaw TV Edmonton

Hiba Zayadin Global Montreal

Diana Duzbayeva WorldFM Edmonton

Emilio Alvares Global Ottawa

Rosanna Haroutounian Metro Ottawa

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City cracks down on illegal dumping

Lola also covered the Multiculturalism Day film project

Celebrity encounters

Questionable mens' beachwear

Edmonton and the 2012 UEFA Euro

G4S speaks for the first time on U of A shooting

Patients claim salt therapy eases many ailments

City of Edmonton parade balloon unveiled for Capital Ex

Federal pilot project in Edmonton to detect explosives in transit systems

Photos taken by Cory can be found on Dreamspeakers website.

Cory will be heading to Tanzania on an exchange trip with Canada World Youth. Good luck Cory on your new endeavor! Because of his strong passion to be a role model for youth, he also stayed on volunteering as youth mentor with Dreamspeakers.

New initiative puts a face on victims of drunk driving

Students call for permanent memorial at HUB mall

Wife of guard injured in U of A shooting issues statement

Heritage tree falls; sparks compensation battle

Motorcycle theft on the rise in Edmonton

more stories...

Eunice produced various media

stories for Breakfast Television Edmonton, OMNI Television, and World FM: Roma Bistro & Kuhlmanns

Lola Adeniran Global Calgary

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Lucas Menses-Skoda Global Vancouver

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Marina Giannitsos Global Edmonton

Eunice Poon City/OMNI Calgary

Cory Nicotine Dreamspeakers

Edmonton

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Reporting:

Stem cell Donor

Childhood obesity

Home invasion

Mental health

Olympic send off

Ticks

Shooting and Editing:

Parade of Sail

Live from Tall Ships 2012

Kashmala Fida

Youth advocate

Facebook court

Tattoo show

Boxing legend dies

Nouran Abdellatif Metro Ottawa

Size matters not a bit to model citizen

Veterans mark D-Day with benefits protest

Canal isn’t just for boats anymore

Keep interprovincial bridge out of Greenbelt, group warns

Gatineau announces $17 million parks reno

Blind runner aims for 2012 Paralympics

Cops make 60 drug arrests

Police probe youth allegedly urging dog to bite students

Cheap Trick hires lawyer for stage-collapse lawsuit

Funny people rally to help ailing comedian

more stories...

Web Articles:

By the numbers: Drownings in Quebec

Pauline Marois offers a hint of PQ vision for Quebec

Rafael Nadal pulls out of London Olympics

Charest tours Quebec; but says no election

Day camps to take extensive measures to ensure safety

Bones found on the banks of Rivière des Prairies

more stories...

Rachel Lau was offered a full time position with Global, shortly before finishing her M&M Internship (also at Global Montreal). She has just begun her full time job with Global as on-line editor. Congratulations Rachel!

Congratulations to Maureen on being hired as freelance staff!

Maureen Juma Global Halifax

Rachel Lau

Global Montreal

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Shantal was responsible for some camera work and assisting on location for shoots, as well as some research for various episodes. Shantal's exciting first week at ET Canada, Toronto unfolded with much enthusiasm and a dose of courage, which resulted in cherishing an unforgettable experience. Way to go, Shantal!:

"The news broke that morning that Ryan Gosling was in St. Catherine’s for his mother’s graduation. I immediately began some research on the story just to find information on the event. I happened to stumble upon a photo of Gosling with his girlfriend Eva Mendez. Minutes after finding the photo I overheard one producer-Jesse Berkley- asked someone over the phone to get a better picture. Being my first week, it took me a few seconds to build the nerve but I approached him and asked if he had seen the photo I found. He did not and was happy with my find. Later on that evening the photo was featured on the show! This was small but profound victory for me."

HELLO from RCs! -

Looking back and heading forward...

The United Nations Association in Canada’s (UNA-Canada) Multimedia and Multiculturalism (M&M) Initiative, working in partnership with Multicultural Youth Action (MYA) from The Canadian Red Cross and Hundred Million Pictures were proud to present the screening of “Make Yourself Aware”.

“Make Yourself Aware” is a MYA short film that explores racism and possible solutions. This youth led project was created out of an identified need to continue educating Calgarians about racism and what, as individuals, we can do to combat this issue.

An afternoon of important conversation and film was led by Calgary’s up and coming youth leaders.

Click here to view the film!

Shantal Otchere ET Toronto

“Of course, simply having met so many different people

has opened doors across the country for each of us. I

think the greatest benefit from the internship was

allowing us to sit in on a real newsroom. Not only did we

get to experience the news first hand but we met some

amazing people and, in that sense, the doors have also

opened for us to be able to work and continue to grow

within this environment.”

-Rachel L (M&M Montreal Intern, Global)

“M&M has most certainly assisted in

my career. Aside from instilling in me

a new-found confidence and direction,

I feel I made important connections

with individuals who are not only

exceedingly intelligent, creative, and

motivated but who share my vision as

well. “

-Shantal O (M&M Toronto Intern, with E.T.)

Calgary - June, 2012 "Make Yourself Aware" - A Short Film!

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New Roots Radio in partnership with the United Nations Association of Canada need your help! We are looking for contributors to interview people across Canada and around the world on the subjects of refugees, migrants and cultural diversity. The interviews will be broadcast on New Roots Radio (www.NewRootsRadio.com), a radio programme about immigration and multiculturalism based in Halifax, and through our partner the United Nations Association of Canada (www.mmunac.org).

Who you interview is up to you. It could be your grandmother who emigrated to Canada through Pier 21 in the port of Halifax. It could be a young musician in a refugee camp on the other side of the world. It could be your neighbour who can't get a visa for his family to come to Canada. It could be a politician on new changes to immigration law, or the migrant workers you see every day in the fields outside town. It doesn't have to be someone local to you. Cell phones and Skype reach pretty much any part of the world these days. And you don't have to know the person either. You might be surprised how willing even some very famous people would be to talk to you. The story might have a Canadian angle, but it doesn't have to. The only requirement is that you can contact the interview subject, either through Skype or in person, and that they have an interesting story to tell.

Here's the deal: send us a short email describing who you would like to interview, why, and what you would ask them. If the idea is intriguing enough, we'll give you a crash course in interviewing for radio, and walk you through the steps of producing a piece for transmission. You don't need journalism training, but you should be insatiably curious about other people's experiences and just gutsy enough to ask them about it. You should have access to a computer with internet and some kind of voice call programme like Skype, or a good quality portable audio recorder (get in touch with us if you're not sure your equipment is the right stuff.) In exchange, we'll give radio experience, national exposure for your work and a $35.00 stipend.

If the collaboration is successful, we'll offer higher rates for more in-depth pieces.

To send us your interview idea, or for more information about this project, write to info@newrootsradio.com.

New Roots Radio is an award-winning radio programme about immigration and multiculturalism in Canada and around the world. It is heard on CKDU 88.1 FM radio in Halifax, and online at www.NewRootsRadio.com.

Seeking contributors for radio programme about immigration and multiculturalism

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Telling Our Own Stories: How multicultural communities use alternative media to become heard and have their stories told.

Monia Mazigh, the author of "Miroirs et mirages", tells the stories of Muslim women using the characters in her novel.

Learn More Ikraam Ahmed Jama discusses the representations of Somali Canadians in the media.

Learn More Aliaa Dakroury, an assistant Professor at University of Ottawa, draws parallels between the representation of Muslims in Canadian landscape and CBC's Little Mosque on the Prairie. Learn More More Links:

Q&A with Dr. Aliaa Dakroury and Amen Jafri

Q&A with Monia Mazigh and Ikram Jama

UNA-Canada in partnership with Fusion Halifax

organized a Diversity Photo Contest, "Express Yourself-

Do it, Do!" The youth were encouraged to explore the

meaning of diversity in Halifax and think outside the box through a snapshot.

Submissions from 78 enthusiastic youth compounded with over 2000 Haligonians engaging in the contest through social media such as Flicker and Facebook, made the Do-it-Do photo contest an immense success. The overwhelming support from the youth and the public was a true testimony of the growing need in Halifax and the desire to showcase diversity through fun, engaging and creative means of expression. The photo contest also served as an alternative medium where community members, especially those who are from under-represented communities, were invited to express their views and communicate their ideas as to what diversity means to them in order to build a healthy and inclusive Canadian society.

To keep the fun rolling, the photo with the most “Facebook-likes” at the end of the contest was crowned as Social Media Darling! The photos are now rotating at different venues around the city and soon will be packaged into a 2013 Calendar. Since this photo contest was a success this year, there is much anticipation in repeating it in coming years.

More Links: Diversity Photo Contest's photostream Event Photos M&M Intern Report

Halifax - June, 2012 "Do,it-Do" - Diversity Photo Contest

The United Nations Association in Canada Multimedia and Multicultural Initiative (M&M) ALBERTA WIDE PHOTO COMPETITION

The M&M Contest provides students (15-21yrs) with an opportunity to create photo essays or photo voice projects in response to the question, “How can we create a more inclusive society in Alberta?” At a one-and-a-half day workshop in Calgary AND Edmonton, students will be mentored by photography and communication professionals, discuss the growing diversity within Alberta’s population and meet former participants in the M&M Internship Programme. Both Calgary and Edmonton workshops will take place October 12-13th.

All entries will be displayed at UN Day celebrations in Edmonton and Calgary with winning entries being recognized at a Speaker and Reception Event in Edmonton on October 24, 2012.

We’d love to see what you’ve got…Interested? Please contact:

M&M Calgary Regional Coordinator; alisa.tukimakki@unac.org M&M Edmonton Regional Coordinator; neil.legrandeur@unac.org

M&M ALBERTA WIDE PHOTO CONTEST

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Twitter Tips for Journalists (Submission by Natascia Lypny):

Official Twitter for Journalists page

"twitter for journalists" from Knight Digital Media Center at Berkeley

10 best practices for twitter for journalists

"Twitter and Social Media Resources" from Journalist's Toolbox

Twitter guide for journalists from Mashable.com

4 Ways News Organizations are Using Twitter Lists

HOW TO: Use Twitter Lists

"To build any sort of mass-media strategy, the motivators of the outlets must be understood. Of course, it is often more nuanced than this, but mass-media outlets generally care about stories with broad appeal, with human interest elements, which are somehow tied to the economy, health, education and popular culture, since headlines in those areas draw eyeballs" - The Globe and Mail Learn More

The United Nations Association of Canada (UNA-Canada)’s M&M Programme in partnership with The Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC)’s Youth Safety Ambassadors Programme (YSAP), the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN), the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Toronto Crisis Response Team to provide an interactive programme in a safe space for youth at risk by initiating a diversity and education workshop series entitled; “Through My Eyes”. The project will consist of a series of workshops in which youth will express their ideas on each topic through photography. The workshops will be facilitated by various people representing different organizations, and the youth will be trained by a professional photographer who is volunteering his time. The project will end with a graduation and a public exhibition of the youth’s work for citizens of Toronto to enjoy and admire.

Through this programme at risk Toronto youth will have the opportunity to build strategies that promote community safety and justice advocacy, but most importantly this project is an outlet for targeted and marginalized youth to showcase their ideas and creativity through photography in a safe space. It will enable them to create long lasting relationships with mentors, develop confidence, and assist them in becoming active community members and leaders by teaching others the qualities and skills they learn.

Toronto – “Photo-voice Workshop Series ” media, safety and representation

with 45 TCHC high school youth

M&M will partner with citizenU & REEL YOUTH to recruit 20 youth to participate in a 6-8 week film making programme where they will be tasked with creating a short film that answers the question "what does your world look like free from discrimination?"

Youth will be explore different film making processes (from beginning to end), while at the same time creatively expressing their views on discriminationOnce films are completed, they will be posted on the citizenU and M&M website as well as featured in the Reel Youth Film Festival. Stay tuned!

Vancouver – Film Making Workshop

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The M&M Video-Journaling Workshop and Photo Contest!

Are you between the ages of 15 and 21? Do you want to use multimedia as a tool to share your views and those of your community?

M&M invites you to attend a FREE two day workshop on Diversity & Video Journalism with Brad Clarke (Mount Royal University) and Sarah Murdoch (Professional photographer). When: Friday, October 12th, 5-8PM & Saturday, October 13th, 10-4PM Where: Memorial Park Library, 1221 2nd Street SW, T2R 0W5 - T2R 0W5 Who: Youth 15-21 yrs old What: Youth will be mentored by photography and communication professionals and meet M&M Interns to explore issues of diversity in Alberta.

Following this workshop, M&M invites you and your friends to share images of what diversity looks like to you in the M&M Photo Contest. The M&M Contest provides students (15-21yrs) with an opportunity to create photo essays or photo voice projects in response to the question, “How can we create a more inclusive society in Alberta?” All entries will be displayed at UN Day celebrations in Edmonton and Calgary with winning entries being recognized at a special event October 24, 2012.

For Registration & Information, please contact M&M Calgary Regional Coordinator:

Alisa Tukkimaki: alisa.tukkimaki@unac.org and check our website; www.mmunac.org

The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada)’s Multimedia and Multicultural Initiative (M&M)

in partnership with UNA-Canada’s Calgary Branch present:

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