AJAs 2017 Finalists
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| Slug/Label | Sipekne’katik Orange Heart |
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| Date Aired or Published | Sept 29,2023 |
| Media outlet where first aired or published: | APTN |
| Name of Program: | APTN National News |
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| Location: | Former site of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: After filming the tv story, where over 500 school children laid orange flags inside a large heart to prepare for Orange Shirt day, everyone had left. It was an emotional day with survivors and families in attendance. I was about to drive away when I saw a lone survivor sitting at the base of the heart, in ceremony. The image was powerful after hundreds in attendance, a single survivor sat alone. I took photos, and she was there for about 30 minutes. I waited till she got up and I asked if it was okay I took her picture. She said yes but wanted to be anonymous. I will cherish that memory which emphasized the emotional impacts of journalism. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: It took extra time to wait to ask permission to take the photo. It was worth it! |
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