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Matthew Pearson

@mpearson78

Assistant Professor, @JSchool_CU #TraumaInformed #Journalism Previously: @CBCTheHouse @OttawaCitizen Sweet tooth. Francophile. He/him.

 Ottawa, ON
Joined June 2009
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ICYMI: Here's a piece about being out of the closet for longer than I was ever in it; about growing up queer in the 90s; and about the power of Nanette, @Hannahgadsby's clarion call ottawacitizen.com/opinion/co… #canqueer #ottnews
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Very pleased to be in Oklahoma City this week for the JETREG #OnSacredGround2024 conference where @cbcdaveseglins is introducing his new Trauma-Aware Journalism toolkit. Cc @journalismforum @DartCenter
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Really great to be at @caj conference in Toronto, where my friend and colleague @cbcdaveseglins is officially launching his new project Trauma Aware Journalism; A News Industry Toolkit. Produced in partnership with @DartCenter @journalismforum @CBCNews
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The Trauma Aware Journalism Toolkit is available at traumaawarejournalism.org It’s a tremendous contribution to the ongoing and growing conversation on how to improve trauma coverage and also take care of the journalists assigned to the task.
Trauma Aware Journalism

Trauma Aware Journalism

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Huge congrats to @cbcdaveseglins and his partners on delivering this important project.
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I marked #WorldPressFreedomDay2024 in Thailand this year. Learn more here: carleton.ca/sjc/2024/pearson… #JournalismIsNotACrime
Journalism’s Matthew Pearson partners with Inter Pares to deliver trauma training, self-care...

Journalism’s Matthew Pearson partners with Inter Pares to deliver trauma training, self-care...

Carleton journalism professor Matthew Pearson marked World Press Freedom Day in Thailand on Friday, where there the fate of dozens of journalists imprisoned since a military coup in neighbouring...

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I'm thrilled to be co-organizing Taking Care in News: Industry Discussions on Well-being with @CBCNews journalist/well-being champion @daveseglins, @journalismforum and @caj Details here: journalismforum.ca/events #TraumaInformed #JournalistsMentalHealth

Taking Care In News - Discussion Series — Canadian Journalism Forum

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Tomorrow, I'll be moderating the session When Tragedy Strikes: Managing Difficult Stories. It starts at noon. Panelists include @nytimes' @mariasalazarfer @TexasTribune's @puyinghuang, @APTNNews' @CMc_Kenzie and @cbcdaveseglins Details here: journalismforum.ca/events

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Future Taking Care in News events will cover peer support and building supportive newsrooms, managing the ups and downs of freelance and temp work, and fostering inclusion and well-being in newsrooms.
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🎉 Another important #FutureFunder project at @JSchool_CU brought to you by my amazing colleague @Nanaaba!
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Mary Ann Shadd Cary was the first Black woman to publish and edit a newspaper in North America. In her spirit, the centre will focus on journalism through education, equality and liberation. Students will help with our research projects... futurefunder.carleton.ca/cam…
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Today’s the day! 🎉🎉🎉 @JSchool_CU @Carleton_U All donations received before midnight are matched dollar-for-dollar by the university. And you get a charitable tax receipt! futurefunder.carleton.ca/cam…
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Hey there! 👋 Tomorrow is the #FutureFunder campaign at @Carleton_U. I’m raising funds for a @JSchool_CU initiative to prepare students to conduct #traumainformed interviews. Details here: futurefunder.carleton.ca/cam… 🙏 for your support. #CdnMedia #JournalistSafety
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Hey there! 👋 Tomorrow is the #FutureFunder campaign at @Carleton_U. I’m raising funds for a @JSchool_CU initiative to prepare students to conduct #traumainformed interviews. Details here: futurefunder.carleton.ca/cam… 🙏 for your support. #CdnMedia #JournalistSafety
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All donations made between midnight tonight and 11:59 pm tomorrow will be matched dollar for dollar by @Carleton_U. The goal is to raise $5,000! #CdnMedia #JournalistSafety
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Oh, just a stinky pool of stagnant water at Pimisi station. Smells about as good as you’d imagine.
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#Ottawa parents rn. #IYKYK
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Oh #Ottawa.
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I’m in DC this week at the @AEJMC conference, where I’m doing my first ever poster presentation. It outlines how I’ve tried to apply the principles of trauma-informed care in a journalism classroom setting. Poster designed by the amazing Sara Mizannojehdehi. @JSchool_CU
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Found another person from Canada: @gabrielaper is repping @MRUJournalism while I’m here waving the @JSchool_CU flag. Great to connect!
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Very cool to be a Canadian in Manchester tonight for this talk. Elliot Page in conversation with Russell Tovey. 🌈🎉🌈
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It’s been great to be at ⁦@sheffielduni⁩ this week presenting the results of the #TakingCareSurvey at the Journalism Education Trauma Research Group symposium on behalf of ⁦@cbcdaveseglins⁩ ⁦@journalismforum⁩ #traumainformed #journalism ⁦@JSchool_CU⁩
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We are contributing valuable Canadian insight and context to the global conversation on journalism, mental health and well-being and exposure to trauma on the job. @cbcdaveseglins @journalismforum
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