Tag: diversity equity and inclusion (DEI)

Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Aug 14, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Aug 16, 2026

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Moderator Jessica Key, panelists andrea bennett, Carleigh Baker, Harrison Mooney, WV/26 Sept 19 Pitch Perfect panel

Pitch Perfect Panel at WV/26

MagsBC and Word Vancouver present Pitch Perfect on Sep 19, UBC Robson Square, moderator Jessica Key; panelists andrea bennett, Carleigh Baker, Harrison Mooney

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Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of May 29, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated May 29, 2026

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Internship: Seekers Media, Digital Media Intern 2026 – FILLED

Seekers Media, paid internship for digital media summer intern, flexible 30 hrs/wk, $21/hr, remote, full-time May 4-Aug 5, 2026, apply by April 22, 1 p.m. PDT

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Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Mar 10, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Mar 10, 2026

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A full-size colour portrait of Jessica Key, seated on the ground on a magenta, seamless background facing forward and smiling into the camera. She is cupping her face with her right arm and wears a colourful, glittering outfit, tight crop

Jessica Key, Managing Editor, subTerrain

Favourite quote: “If you can see yourself doing anything else, do that instead.” -- Scott Steedman

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Fiona Bramble, Managing Editor, Here Magazine

"We just really try and give each other the support and the space we need."

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Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Jan 7, 2026

Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Jan 7, 2026

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On light blue background with some graphics: Pitch Perfect, Sep 20, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Room 420 UBC Robson Square with portraits of panelists

Pitch Perfect at WV/25

MagsBC and Word Vancouver present Perfect Pitch on Sep 20, UBC Robson Square, moderator Jessica Key; readers Shashi Bhat, Michelle Cyca, Stephen Smysnuik

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Internship: Seekers Media Digital Intern, closes May 2 — FILLED

Seekers Media offering paid internship for digital creative, flexible 30 hours/week, $21/hour, remote, full-time May 15 - August 8, 2025, apply by May 2, 10 a.m. PDT

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Comox Valley Collective cover: The Play Issue, by ROAM Media Inc.

Internship: ROAM Media Digital Intern – FILLED

Paid internship at Roam Media, Comox Valley Collective and Strathcona Collective, temporary p/t digital intern, 20 hours/week, deadline Feb 17, 9 a.m.

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Portraits of moderator and panelists: L to R: Jessica Key, Jesse Donaldson, Dayna Mahannah, Sara Harowitz

Pitching the Pitch at WV/24

MagsBC and Word Vancouver present Pitching the Pitch at 30th anniversary, Sep 28, moderator Jessica Key and panelists

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Festival Seekers About banner, Seekers Media

Internship: Seekers Media Digital Intern — FILLED

Seekers Media offering paid internship for digital creative, flexible 30 hours/week, $20/hour, remote, full-time Oct 21, 2024 - Jan 24, 2025, apply by Oct 4

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Holding Space for Beauty and Blackness

This show poses necessary and timely questions, while holding space for the beauty, diversity, and complexity of Blackness. By Ashley Marshall for Rungh, Vol. 9 No. 1

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A Professional Dream Deferred

Educator and district principal Beth Applewhite draws on her personal and professional experiences to share why anti-racism work is essential and needs to be brought about intentionally and thoughtfully, with the voices of those who have experienced racism at the centre. For Principl(ed) Magazine March 2021.

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“We deserve to be seen for who we are” – Why Inclusive Design Is So Important

By Zoe Desborough for Digits & Threads, Sept. 1, 2021.

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Mar 29, 2022: Anti-Oppressive Copyediting Workshop

A hands-on workshop for magazine professionals on copyediting with a focus on anti-oppression and equity, diversity and inclusion.

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Workshop, Mar 1: House Style: Anti-Oppressive Copyediting with andrea bennett

A hands-on workshop for magazine professionals on copyediting with a focus on anti-oppression and equity, diversity and inclusion.

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The State of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Canadian Magazine Industry – 2021 Survey Results

By Zenev and Associates based on 2021 Jan-Mar feedback from publishers, staff, freelancers and others in the Canadian magazine industry. AMPA/MagsBC initiative.

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Richer, Deeper, Better: Greater Inclusivity, Accountability and Respect in Publishing Workshops – UPDATE

In Vancouver and Victoria, May 23 and 24. Workshops feature Cicely Blain, Chelene Knight, Melanie Samuels and Jónina Kirton. Sessions include respectful work environment (employer's obligations, HR best practices), unpacking diversity (cultural appropriation, indigenization, etc.), the front lines (role plays on how to deal with discrimination and harassment), and supporting change.

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Can't find magazines that reflect you? Your concerns? Your community? Your life? We're working on it. The Magazine Association of BC is committed to greater diversity and inclusivity in publishing. Find out more at: magsbc.com/commitment-to-inclusivity | Logos: MagsBC | Creative BC: supported by the Province of British Columbia | City of Vancouver

Diversity and Inclusivity Transit Shelter Ad Campaign Now Up!

Ten transit shelter ads will be up between April 15 and May 6, 2019.

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Publishing Unbound: an evening on the future of publishing, Feb. 9/18

Publishing Unbound is a public reading and reception on inclusivity and accountability in Canadian magazine and book publishing.

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MagNet 2017: Queering the Media: The Making of a Magazine for LGBTQ+ Women

A report on the session on Lez Spread the Word (LSTW) magazine by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

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MagNet 2017: State of the Newsstand Nation

A report on this session, which looks at trends and issues over the last year, by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

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MagNet 2017 Session: Because It’s 2017: Living Diversity at Your Magazine

A report on the panel by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

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