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Northern Journalism Training Initiative Equipping northerners with the skills & knowledge to be storytellers for their communities. A MakeWay Project

Have you heard about the Northern Writing Prize? We're collaborating with Briarpatch Magazine to bring it back for 2026....
02/13/2026

Have you heard about the Northern Writing Prize? We're collaborating with Briarpatch Magazine to bring it back for 2026. The deadline for pitches is March 1, 2026.

Are you considering submitting a pitch but not sure where to start? Check out these feature articles of the previous Northern Writing Prize winners to get a feel for the type of stories they're looking for!

If you're looking for support to craft your story idea into a solid pitch, join us for a virtual pitch workshop on February 15 at 10am MST to craft a compelling pitch.

Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/klhZjALKTymc-EN-WX66QQ

Have you heard about the Northern Writing Prize? We're collaborating with Briarpatch Magazine to bring it back for 2026....
01/28/2026

Have you heard about the Northern Writing Prize? We're collaborating with Briarpatch Magazine to bring it back for 2026. The deadline for pitches is March 1, 2026.

Are you considering submitting a pitch but not sure where to start? Check out these feature articles of the previous Northern Writing Prize winners to get a feel for the type of stories they're looking for!

A new era for Old Crow: https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/a-new-era-for-old-crow
The canoe as home: https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/the-canoe-as-home
"We have our footsteps everywhere": https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/we-have-our-footsteps-everywhere
Wolverine Hunt: https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/wolverine-hunt
This House Is Not a Home: https://briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/view/this-house-is-not-a-home

If you're looking for support to craft your story idea into a solid pitch, join us for a virtual pitch workshop on February 15 at 10am MST. Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/klhZjALKTymc-EN-WX66QQ

Do you have a story about the North that deserves to be told? Join NJTI for a virtual workshop focused on developing str...
01/23/2026

Do you have a story about the North that deserves to be told? Join NJTI for a virtual workshop focused on developing strong, impactful pitches for publication! ✍️ The workshop will take place online on Sunday, February 15 from 10pm-1pm MST (12pm-3pm EST), and you can find a link to register in our bio

"Make your organization's story stand out! NJTI offers custom media training that give your team the tools to craft clea...
12/12/2025

"Make your organization's story stand out! NJTI offers custom media training that give your team the tools to craft clear and compelling messages, build confidence giving interviews and strengthen relationships with local media!

Workshops are available on a fee-for-service basis. Visit our website for more information or contact us at [email protected] for workshops details and availability "

Take a load off with Northern Exposure, NJTI's monthly newsletter curated for journalists and media makers in the North ...
12/09/2025

Take a load off with Northern Exposure, NJTI's monthly newsletter curated for journalists and media makers in the North to connect with job listings, freelance opportunities, funding, upcoming events, training and more! It goes out mid-month, so subscribe today to get on our list 🔗 Visit www.njti.ca/subscribe for more information

NJTI is excited to bring you customizable workshops for your organization or gathering! We have a suite of workshops ava...
11/18/2025

NJTI is excited to bring you customizable workshops for your organization or gathering! We have a suite of workshops available on-demand including writing, podcasting, and media literacy which we can tailor to your interests ✨ contact us at [email protected] for workshops details, fees and availability

Is your reading list stacking up? Let NJTI make your life easier with Northern Exposure, a monthly newsletter curated fo...
11/10/2025

Is your reading list stacking up? Let NJTI make your life easier with Northern Exposure, a monthly newsletter curated for journalists and media makers in the North to connect with job listings, freelance opportunities, funding, upcoming events, training and more! It goes out mid-month, so subscribe today to get on our list 🔗 Tap the link in our bio for more information

For Media Literacy Week, NJTI is sharing steps to help you cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for s...
10/31/2025

For Media Literacy Week, NJTI is sharing steps to help you cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for signs of credibility ✅, as well as for red flags that signal a source should be avoided 🚩 Always remember to assess news coverage when vetting your news sources

If you’re looking for a book to add to your reading list during Library Month, check out this go-to read from Paul Andre...
10/31/2025

If you’re looking for a book to add to your reading list during Library Month, check out this go-to read from Paul Andrew, one of the members of NJTI’s Elder Advisory Committee, and Patrick Scott 📖

For Media Literacy Week, NJTI is sharing steps to help you cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for s...
10/30/2025

For Media Literacy Week, NJTI is sharing steps to help you cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for signs of credibility ✅, as well as for red flags that signal a source should be avoided 🚩 Always remember to check for accountability when vetting your news sources

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