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Strive for balance when covering Attawapiskat story

The problem with framing it in this way — as a crisis — is that it sensationalizes the community’s devastation and eclipses on the ground lived-experiences. It leaves little room for those who call Attawapiskat home to honour the stories and the beauty of this place.

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BY SARAH MARIE WIEBE
April 12, 2016

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Strive for balance when covering Attawapiskat story

The problem with framing it in this way — as a crisis — is that it sensationalizes the community’s devastation and eclipses on the ground lived-experiences. It leaves little room for those who call Attawapiskat home to honour the stories and the beauty of this place.

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Strive for balance when covering Attawapiskat story

The problem with framing it in this way — as a crisis — is that it sensationalizes the community’s devastation and eclipses on the ground lived-experiences. It leaves little room for those who call Attawapiskat home to honour the stories and the beauty of this place.

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