‘Appropriation prize’ controversy a learning opportunity, say journalists, writers

Indigenous writers who contributed to the spring issue of Write magazine were the first to raise a red flag over an editorial by Hal Niedzviecki.
Parliamentary Press Gallery members scrum Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale in the House of Commons foyer. As with Canadian media at large, the press gallery on the Hill lacks cultural and ethnic diversity.
PARLIAMENT HILL—From op-eds to Twitter threads, the issue of cultural appropriation in writing—of indigenous cultural in particular—has recently taken a spotlight among Canadian writers. Sparked by a controversial editorial in a magazine edition meant to showcase indigenous talent, it’s led...

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