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Elisha Dacey 🎤🏳️‍⚧️ @elishadacey.bsky.social · 1d

That's me! It truly was a great discussion about AI in the newsroom.

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 1d

Media Action Plan was in Ottawa this weekend for the @pressforwardcanada.bsky.social Future of Independent Media Summit! ✊

On Friday, we had an insightful meeting with Senator Andrew Cardozo and on Saturday we engaged in panel discussions on AI, community collaboration & much more!

#SaveLocalNews

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Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 1d

Media Action Plan was in Ottawa this weekend for the @pressforwardcanada.bsky.social Future of Independent Media Summit! ✊

On Friday, we had an insightful meeting with Senator Andrew Cardozo and on Saturday we engaged in panel discussions on AI, community collaboration & much more!

#SaveLocalNews

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 6d

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 7d

There is a very disturbing pattern happening in America -- ICE agents assaulting journalists and media workers.

This is a direct attack on the free press and another step in America's descent into fascism.

#JournalismIsNotACrime

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 8d

On this Truth and Reconciliation Day we call upon on media colleagues to tell the stories of our Indigenous brothers and sisters -- tell them accurately, tell them consistently and tell them loudly! 🧡

Unifor has Truth & Reconciliation Day events from coast-to-coast: tinyurl.com/yh9bep4m

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an observance that honours the survivors of residential schools and remembers those who did not return home. Known as Orange Shirt Day...

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 9d

Yesterday was World News Day, so we're going to share a couple terrific op-ed pieces on the state of journalism around the world:

Regenerating the Base Layer of Democracy - Local News: tinyurl.com/66ky9zb9

Journalism Under Siege: tinyurl.com/yjm9jn5j

#WND2025 #SaveLocalNews

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 11d

This Sunday is #WorldNewsDay -- a global campaign to draw attention to the role journalists play in providing trustworthy news and information!

The theme of this year's campaign is...

-Choose Truth
-Choose Facts
-Choose JOURNALISM

#WND2025 #ChooseJournalism

It’s time to support Canadian news and culture - Friends of Canadian Media

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 12d

The next federal budget is coming just over a month from now and @friendscndm.bsky.social are urging Canadians to call on the government for increased support to the media industry!

You can send a pre-written letter to Finance Minister Champagne here: tinyurl.com/33dvcvat

A new federal budget is fast approaching, and it offers a vital opportunity to ensure the long-term sustainability of Canadian news and storytelling. Mark Carney’s Liberal government was elected on a ...

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 12d

Two weeks ago, Israeli airstrikes killed 31 media workers in Yemen.

@pressfreedom.bsky.social say it's the deadliest single attack on media workers in Middle East history.

Israel has killed journalists in Palestine, Iran & Yemen this year alone.

#EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime

Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 17d

Absolutely horrific.

Israel continues to murder journalists in all directions with complete impunity, including this latest attack in which it killed 31 journalists in Yemen.

This marks the deadliest single attack on the press in 16 years, per CPJ.
www.washingtonpost.c...

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 14d

Jimmy Kimmel returned from suspension last night and spoke out in support of a free press!

"They want to pick and choose what the news is. It's so important to have a free press and it's nuts we aren't paying more attention to it." ✊

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Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 14d

A group of Canada's biggest media outlets are sending the message that we need to stop disinformation because...

CREDIBLE NEWS GETS FACT-CHECKED! 📢

Check out the campaign website: www.factcheckhere.ca

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 16d

Last week MAP & @unifor.org launched one of our biggest media campaigns ever! 🥳

The Fact Check campaign is designed to combat misinformation and promote credible news sources. 📷

Learn more at www.factcheckhere.ca

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 19d

Freedom of the press is under attack in America. The decision by ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel, confirms the authoritarian influence President Trump has over the media.

MAP stands in solidarity with our media colleagues in the United States! ✊

More: tinyurl.com/3hej5x9f

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 20d

"We have spearheaded an industry wide initiative to combat misinformation & disinformation."

-Unifor media director @randykitt.bsky.social spoke to the CRTC about our Fact Check campaign (factcheckhere.ca) & the state of Canadian radio. 📻

Read his full remarks: tinyurl.com/459fjh2a

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 20d

“High quality news has never been more important. We are exposed to a tidal wave of information on a daily basis -- not all accurate, not all based in fact.”

-Unifor president (and former journalist) @lanapayne.bsky.social at the Fact Check campaign launch. ✊

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 21d

Our Fact Check campaign is now live at factcheckhere.ca! On this website you can...

-Find credible news sources

-Read about the importance of fact-checking

-Share our Fact Check campaign content like this ⬇️

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Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 22d

Tomorrow is a BIG day for Media Action Plan...

We're launching our Fact Checked campaign at Toronto Metropolitan University. 🥳

This campaign is designed to combat misinformation and support Canadian journalism. #SaveLocalNews

Read more: tinyurl.com/2tscy9sk

TV anchor and veteran journalist Beverly Thomson dies at 61 after cancer battle

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 22d

Canada has lost a titan of the media industry with the passing of Beverly Thomson.

A journalist with the perfect mix of empathy and professionalism. She showed incredible courage during her battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with her family.

More: tinyurl.com/48kde6ce

Canadian journalist and longtime CTV News anchor Beverly Thomson has died at age 61, her family says.

Inside Trump’s decade-long war on the press: 75,000 posts, 3,500 direct attacks - Editor and Publisher

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · Sep 5

A database from Freedom of Press journalist @stephaniesugars.bsky.social shows Donald Trump has sent over 3,500 social media posts targeting the press, since 2015.

We stand in solidarity with these media workers. Attempts to silence them are a threat to democracy.

More: tinyurl.com/3xvkn3cs

Over the past decade, Donald Trump has waged a relentless campaign against the press — not just in rallies or interviews, but in the 75,000 social media posts he’s fired off since 2015. More than 3,50...

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · Sep 4

"This report is a call to action for everyone to understand how the ripple effect of Canadian media & advertising dollars drives our country."

'Canadian Media Means Business' have released a comprehensive report on the economics of media & advertising in Canada.

Read: tinyurl.com/5n82ckhk

Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Walrus (thewalrus.ca) continues to provide top-quality, independent journalism for Canadians. 👍

You can get a subscription, donate or sign up for their free newsletter here: thewalrus.ac-page.com/socialmedia