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It\u2019s been called citizen journalism, participatory journalism, guerrilla journalism and street journalism. No matter what you want to call it, the end result is more information, more points of view and a democratization of media.<\/p>\n
At the UNE, we want to launch our own version of citizen journalism. Let\u2019s call it member journalism<\/em>.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, we can\u2019t be everywhere. And because we haven\u2019t yet mastered the power of omnipresence, we miss out on some really great stories.<\/p>\n Our members are doing great things from Toronto to Trois Rivi\u00e8res. They\u2019re engaging with their communities in Jasper and Cape Breton. They\u2019re making a difference from Vancouver to Iqaluit.<\/p>\n Geography\u00a0shouldn’t\u00a0prevent us from telling these stories. With your help, we can share, connect and inspire.<\/p>\n There are four ways you can get involved:<\/p>\n Write a first-hand account of an event.<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you going to a rally or a protest? Maybe a really cool union conference? Bring a notebook! We\u2019ll work with you to write a first-hand account of what happened.<\/p>\n Before you go to the event, pitch your story to us at communications@une-sen.org<\/a> and check out our tips for covering events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t feel like writing? Be our source!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you suffer from writer\u2019s block, let us write the story for you. You can be our eyes and ears; we\u2019ll be the ten fingers on the keyboard. We can have a nice chat on the phone during which you can tell us the who\/what\/when\/where\/why \u2013 and without you even noticing, we\u2019ll capture a few brilliant quotes from you. Nothing brings an article to life like a few brilliant quotes!<\/p>\n Before you go to the event, pitch your story to us at\u00a0communications@une-sen.org<\/a> and\u00a0check out our tips for covering events<\/a>. If you\u2019re only planning to be our source, focus on the tips regarding what to bring and what to look out for.<\/p>\n Are you a shutterbug? We love photos!<\/strong><\/p>\n They say a photo is worth a million words. Well, unfortunately, we don\u2019t have time to write a million words, so we sure do love photos! Next time you go to a rally, a protest or a local meeting, don\u2019t forget your camera! (We also accept pictures of your cat or dog decked out in UNE swag!)<\/p>\n Before you hit the shutter, check out our tips for snapping photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n Share your experience with others.<\/strong><\/p>\n There are countless days honouring our diversity each year. They\u2019re a great time to talk about our experiences and the challenges we face. You see, we can write about discrimination, but we sometimes can\u2019t truly talk about how it feels to be a victim of discrimination. We can write about mental health, but we sometimes can\u2019t find the words to explain how stigma can isolate a person suffering from depression. Sharing personal stories isn\u2019t always easy, but we know that other members learn a great deal from these stories. Sometimes, it can change them profoundly (for the better!).<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to inspire other members in this way, pitch your story to us at\u00a0communications@une-sen.org<\/a> and\u00a0check out our tips for writing about personal experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any questions about these many ways to get involved, please contact us at communications@une-sen.org<\/a>. The important thing to remember is that we want to help you through every step. So before you even write down a word, make sure you get in touch with us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s been called citizen journalism, participatory journalism, guerrilla journalism and street journalism. No matter what you want to call it, the end result is more information, more points of view and a democratization of media. At the UNE, we want to launch our own version of citizen journalism. Let\u2019s call it member journalism. Unfortunately, we … <\/p>\n