Representation of John Adeniyi in the news
Examining ethical issues surrounding the coverage of John Adenyi
The ABC News feature on Jazz Jennings
Ethical concerns behind the 2013 ABC News video feature on Jazz Jennings
Silence the child who can’t speak: absence of informed consent
Television coverage of 14-year-old Lily Hyde.
Settler Colonialism in Journalism
Analysis of the ethical issues in Global News’ coverage of the Supreme Court dismissing the appeal of several First Nations groups from British Columbia regarding the construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Indigenous Peoples and Storytelling: Chelsey Quaw Case
This analysis is about media representations of the case of an Indigenous young woman from the Saik’uz First Nation whose remains were found in a wooded area on community land.
Coverage of Jermaine Carby’s Shooting
The case of Jermaine Carby brings to light several ethical issues within law enforcement, prominently focusing on carding, the use of lethal force, and the handling of evidence.
Watchdog coverage of the Nathaniel Veltman verdict
This case study analyzes Veltman’s coverage through the CBC, Associated Press, and The Guardian.
First edition below (2023)
Analysis of the 2022 Stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation
Examining media coverage of the 2022 stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation
Covering crime: Jeremy Skibicki’s Killings of Four Indigenous Women
Looking at the watchdog role journalists play in Canada and the ethical implications of reporting on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
Framing Disability in News Media
Exploring how framing, gatekeeping, agenda setting, language, and representation can impact how disability is perceived
“Playful Indigenous Representation” in Spirit Rangers Netflix show
Exploring why subjectivity and personal experiences are important and legitimate forms of knowledge in journalism
Sexual Harassment and Digital Consent
Examining the media coverage of the case of Kaiden Harris who was sentenced to criminal harassment for sharing nude photos of his ex-partner
Coverage about Repentigny, QC Police’s Killing of a Black Man
Considering the role context plays when reporting on anti-Black racism
The Culbertson Tract Partial “Land-Back” Grant
Initial considerations for journalists reporting on decolonization
Medical Assistance in Dying: The Ethics of Reporting About Suicide
Ethical considerations when reporting about suicide
Joe Biden and Ageism in the Media
During his campaign and time in office, President Joe Biden has been the recipient of criticism about his age and cognitive ability