The Atlantic Journalism Awards (AJAs), in conjunction with CNW Group, has announced a series of professional development workshops for journalists and others to be held during the day on Saturday, May 3, as part of the AJAs annual celebration of journalistic excellence. The workshops will be hosted at the new Nova Scotia Community College Waterfront campus in Dartmouth, NS.
The 9 am morning workshops include; Pounding It Out with Panache, a writing workshop presented by Rob Russo and Kevin Ward of the Canadian Press; and The Multimedia Journalist with Jeff Harper, photographer with The Chronicle Herald. An all morning workshop, Critical Thinking, will be presented by Renée Pellerin of CBC. Another morning session is Watch What You Say and Write with Dean Jobb of the University of King's College, School of Journalism.
The 2 pm session consists of a panel discussion with audience participation on the topic Freedom of Information legislations. Moderated by former broadcaster Yvonne Colbert, the panel consists of Darce Fardy, President of Right to Know Coalition of NS; Peter Haggert, Editor, The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton; Doug Keefe, Retired Deputy Minister, NS Department of Justice; Jacques Poitras, CBC Fredericton; and Linden MacIntyre, the fifth estate, CBC Toronto. There is no charge for the afternoon session, and registration is not required. It is open to anyone wishing to attend.
A networking lunch will be held at the Community College after the morning workshops, followed by a tour of the College's new broadcast studios and facilities. Transportation to and from the NSCC Waterfront campus in Dartmouth will be provided from the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, plus there is plenty of parking at the College.
The registration fee includes lunch and the facilities tour. Morning workshop participants will also be presented with a certificate of completion suitable for framing.
Details and registration information for the morning workshops and afternoon FOI panel can be found at either www.AJAs.ca, click on Workshops, or go to, http://www.newswire.ca/en/extras/custom/bmail_079_workshop/
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