2013 Minifie Lecture

Tue., Mar. 19, 2013 7:30 p.m.

The 33rd Annual James M. Minifie Lecture
'Ideals Once More: How Social Media, Social Movements and Indigenous People Urge Us Towards a New Ethics of Journalism'
by Wab Kinew, 8th Generation host and award-winning journalist
Tuesday 19 March, 7:30 pm
University of Regina, Education Auditorium

Wab Kinew (pron: WOB ka-NOO) is a one-of-a-kind talent, named by Postmedia News as one of '9 Aboriginal movers and shakers you should know'. He is the Director of Indigenous Inclusion at the University of Winnipeg. In 2012, he hosted the acclaimed CBC Television series 8th Fire. His hip-hop won an Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award. His journalism won an Adrienne Clarkson RTNDA Award, a Gabriel Award, and this year he's been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best TV Host / Interviewer. He has a BA in Economics and is a member of the Midewin.

All are welcome, more details to follow. Presented by the School of Journalism.