Jody Porter
| Jody Porter | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1972 |
| Died | 2022 |
| Occupation | reporter |
Jody Porter was a reporter for the CBC in the Thunder Bay area.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2013: In 2013, she was named the ninth winner of the Debwewin Citation for her reporting on First Nations issues. She created the Common Ground Café series for CBC in Thunder Bay and edited the book Strength and Struggle: Perspectives from First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada. She frequently serves as a guest lecturer for the Department of Aboriginal Education at Lakehead University.[2]
- July 2014: She was the 2013 recipient of the Debwewin Citation for her ongoing coverage of First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay area.[3]
- August 2014: She was the 2013 recipient of the Debwewin Citation for her coverage of First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay area.[4]
- August 2014: In August 2013, she reported on Indigenous women, girls, and babies being trafficked onto United States ships for the sex trade.[5]
- September 2016: She conducted the in-depth investigative reporting for the Deep Water project. Her work focused on the experiences of First Nation students and the circumstances surrounding the Seven Youth Inquest.[6]
- November 2016: She was honored with the Innovator Award by Hubert Lacroix during a ceremony in Thunder Bay.[7]
- March 2019: She received the Debwewin Citation in 2013. The award recognized her consistent coverage of First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay region.[8]
- March 2022: She received the Debwewin Citation in 2013 for her reporting on First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay area. She is recognized as an honouree of the award for her storytelling skills.[9]
- May 2022: She received the Debwewin Citation in 2013 for her reporting on First Nations issues in Thunder Bay. She is recognized as one of the notable honourees of the journalism award.[10]
- July 2022: She reported on Indigenous issues, systemic racism, and social justice in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario starting in 2000. Her work included covering the inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations teens in Thunder Bay and the trial regarding the death of Barbara Kentner. She died on July 19, 2022, at the age of 50 following a 2017 cancer diagnosis. She received the Debwewin Citation in 2013 and an Adrienne Clarkson Award for her "Common Ground Cafe" series.[11]
- June 2023: She received the Debwewin Citation in 2013 for her ongoing coverage of First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay area. She is recognized as a past honouree of the award. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[12]
- June 2024: The late journalist received the Debwewin Citation in 2013 for her consistent coverage of First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay area. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[13]
- June 2025: She received the Debwewin Citation in 2013 for her consistent coverage of First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay area. She is recognized as a past honouree of the journalism award. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[14]
- May 2026: She received the Debwewin Citation in 2013 for her ongoing coverage of First Nations issues in the Thunder Bay area. She was an honouree of the award and is now deceased. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Cinematographer to receive 2026 Debwewin Citation", Anishinabek News, 29 May 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jody Porter receives Debwewin Citation for journalism excellence", Anishinabek News, 25 July 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waub Rice to receive storytelling honour", Anishinabek News, 15 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Debwewin Citations awarded to Anishinabek storytellers", Anishinabek News, 22 August 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘We need an inquiry now’: Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 27 August 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "CBC Thunder Bay executive producer to focus on good news First Nation stories", Anishinabek News, 14 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "CBC Thunder Bay Executive Producer honoured with award", Anishinabek News, 23 November 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rez 91 journalists to receive Debwewin Citation in storytelling", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Debwewin Citation recipient displayed excellence in journalism during Robinson-Huron Annuities trial", Anishinabek News, 7 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation honours creator of the Debwewin Citations", Anishinabek News, 11 May 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jody Porter practised compassionate journalism", Anishinabek News, 26 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Debwewin Citation recipient shows the heart of Anishinaabe through his lens", Anishinabek News, 20 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rick Garrick Debwewin Citation recipient for excellence in journalism", Anishinabek News, 25 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sportswriter recipient of the 2025 Debwewin Citation", Anishinabek News, 16 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).