CBC Manitoba Communities in Focus heads north

At CBC Manitoba, our job is to tell stories that reflect our province's many people and places.

One way we do that is through Communities in Focus, our community news bureau initiative. The goal of these community visits is to meet people, hear their stories and to then share those stories with the rest of the province and beyond. It's about reflecting and representing our contemporary province and the people who call this place home.

This fall, we're visiting the northern parts of the province. Our first stop is Fox Lake Cree Nation, followed by Thompson and then Norway House Cree Nation. A team of journalists will spend time in each community and will be dedicated to listening, learning and sharing stories on issues that matter most to those that live there.

And as our audience, you'll be able to experience the unique and varied life and culture of each community we put in focus.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Activities are offered in collaboration with Fox Lake Cree Nation.

*Note: These events may change so please check back regularly for the most up to date information.*

Community journalism workshop: How to raise your digital voice

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
10:00 am
GillamSchool

A free workshop in collaboration with Gillam School with Social Media Presenter Victoria Ptashnick and Content Producer Justin Deeley to develop digital visual storytelling skills:

• What makes a good story

• Components of digital visual storytelling

• Producing your own story

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Celebration + Community Feast

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
*This event has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances

A celebration and free community feast to get to know CBC journalists. Meet our team. Ask questions. And celebrate together.

CBC Office Hours

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
11:00 AM -3:00 PM
Gillam Band Office

Come meet CBC Senior Producer, Community Connection Nadia Kidwai.

This is an opportunity to connect with a CBC journalist and have an informal chat about whatever you'd like them to know about your community.

CBC Office Hours

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Culture Camp

Come meet Information Radio Host Marcy Markusa.

This is an opportunity to connect with a CBC journalist and have an informal chat about whatever you'd like them to know about your community.

There's more to come

There are so many places to get to know in Manitoba. If you would like to suggest where we should visit next, let us know at communications.winnipeg@cbc.ca. We are always looking to make community connections and gather story ideas from all corners of the province.