Journalism Salon

Journalism, Indigenous storytelling and Representation in the Media.

The William Southam Journalism Fellows invite you to join them on Jan. 20, 8 pm – 9:15 p.m., in the Upper Library for a conversation with author and former journalist Waubgeshig Rice.

Waubgeshig Rice grew up in Wasauksing First Nation on the shores of Georgian Bay, in the southeast of Robinson-Huron Treaty territory. He’s a writer, listener, speaker, language learner, and a martial artist, holding a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

He graduated from the journalism program at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2002, and spent most of his news media career with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a video journalist and radio host. He left full-time journalism in 2020 to focus on his literary career.

He is the author of the short story collection Midnight Sweatlodge and the novels Legacy, Moon of the Crusted Snow, and Moon of the Turning Leaves. His forthcoming novel, Early Bird, will be published by Random House Canada in April 2027.

He also holds an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Nipissing University and a diploma in Anishnaabemowin and Program Development from Georgian College. He currently lives in Sudbury, Ontario with his wife and three sons.

The Journalism Salon is open to everyone. No cost. Please register through the Massey College events page. Port will be served.

Consider joining the Massey community for a three-course Formal Dinner 6:30-8 p.m. before the Journalism Salon. Register before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19 through the Massey College events page. Cost: $40.00