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www.firesidechats.ca/video/willow-fiddler
Join us for an inspiring session with Willow Fiddler, a
prominent journalist associated with the renowned Globe
and Mail in Thunder Bay. Step into the shoes of a journalist
in your own community as Willow takes you on a
captivating journey of her career. In this session, Willow
Fiddler will recount her personal experiences and
challenges encountered on her path to becoming a skilled
journalist. Gain invaluable insights into the world of
journalism as she shares her unique story and the passion
that drove her to this fulfilling profession. Be inspired to
forge your own path in the world of community journalism
with Willow Fiddler.
Careers & Post-Secondary
Willow Fiddler
hen Willow Fiddler was young, she knew she
wanted to tell the stories nobody was telling
W
Lake as a young adult I saw how we were
underrepresented in mainstream media particularly,
and just seeing all the good stories that weren't being
told about First Nations people and communities,"
she recounted.
"
I encourage people to take opportunities
and be curious and be adventurous and
take those risks and chances.
"
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about Indigenous people. "When I was living in Sandy
While there are many difficult stories that need to be
told, she tries to focus on positive stories. Now a year
and a half into working with The Globe & Mail, she
started as a video journalist with APTN. Her journey to
journalism was a winding road from Thunder Bay and
Sandy Lake First Nation...
Becoming A Journalist
Willow also offers an Intro to Photography Series
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