Hey, Indigenous kids: we want your feedback
Join a video chat with CBC journalists to share your story ideas
What news stories matter to you?
Do you want to sound off on a story you think other kids should know about?
We have an opportunity to do just that.
CBC Kids News wants to hear from Indigenous kids (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) ages 11 to 16.
You're invited to join CBC journalists for an after-school feedback session about the stories you think CBC Kids News should be covering.
We have a lot of questions and we want to learn about what's important to you — and have some fun, too!
Is there a story you want us to cover? We're all ears.
Last year, some Indigenous youth told us they wanted to see more Indigenous fashion on the page.
That feedback inspired this piece on Indigenous fashion designers, models and the runway.
This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other like-minded youth across the country who are interested in journalism.
These conversations are part of a national Indigenous strategy developed by the CBC for all of us to continue to build good relationships with each other.
Apply using our form below
You will be connected with other Indigenous youth and three CBC journalists — Lenard Monkman, Angelica Cooper and Ninah Hermiston — on a Zoom call.
There are four sessions to choose from, with a few spots available in each session. Sessions will be held after school hours.
Session 1: March 10 (1 p.m. PT, 3 p.m. CT, 4 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. AT)
Session 2: March 11 (4 p.m. PT, 6 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. AT)
Session 3: March 12 (2 p.m. PT, 4 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. AT)
Session 4: March 13 (12 p.m. PT, 2 p.m. CT, 3 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. AT)
To show our appreciation, each participant will receive a small gift from the CBC Kids News team.
Fill out the form below, and if you are chosen, we will email you to confirm your participation.
We apologize that we can't include everyone who applies, but we will try our best to accommodate as many kids as we can!
The form closes March 5, 2025.
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