Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
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.
Diversity and Inclusivity Transit Shelter Ad Campaign Now Up!
Ten transit shelter ads will be up between April 15 and May 6, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
MagNet 2017 Session: Because It’s 2017: Living Diversity at Your Magazine
A report on the panel by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
MagNet 2017: Highlights
A summary of the main points gleaned from the conference by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
MagsBC Presents Inclusiveness Panel at WORD Vancouver
MagsBC board member Natasha Sanders-Kay has organized a panel at WORD on Sunday Sept. 25 @ 3:40 p.m. called “Inclusive Magazine Publishing: Barriers and Strategies for Writers and Publishers.”
Michelle Reid, editor, SAD Mag
“Be professional, even if you are writing for free; you’re not just building a portfolio, but also a professional reputation.”