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E13 Cultural Compass: Indiginews Publisher Eden Fineday on Navigating Newsrooms with Indigenous Values

Summary

In this conversation, Eden Fineday and Dr. Kortni discuss the importance of building trust and safe spaces in journalism, particularly for Indigenous voices. They explore embracing one's identity, the significance of self-care, and incorporating Indigenous values into newsroom culture. The dialogue emphasizes the need for compassionate leadership and the impact of trauma-informed practices in journalism, ultimately advocating for a more humane and supportive approach to storytelling. Eden discusses racism, unconscious bias, and protecting one's mental health. 

Takeaways

Eden has always had a strong sense of justice.
Building trust takes time and transparency.
Creating safe spaces allows for healing and growth.
Indigenous identity is integral to personal and professional life.
Self-care rituals can support mental and emotional health.
How we do something is more important than what we do.
Compassionate journalism fosters community trust.
Leadership involves listening and being present.
Compassion for oneself is essential in challenging environments.
Healed individuals contribute to healing the world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Interview
09:21 Cultural Influences on Decision Making
16:11 Creating Safe Spaces for Indigenous Voices
20:29 Self-Care and Healing in Leadership
26:39 The Concept of Slow News
31:18 Compassionate Leadership in Journalism
34:20 Creating Safe Spaces for Journalists
38:01 New Chapter

Links Mentioned 

IndigiNews Website 

Compassionate Newsroom Episode 9 with Emma Thomasson on Journalism Well-being Addressing Burnout and Exploring Peer Support Groups