tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post7068271987462602329..comments2023-10-16T05:38:00.213-05:00Comments on A Journey Northwards: The 10-point planJackie S. Quirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11470854932663182657noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-56621521721025230072008-11-02T10:48:00.000-06:002008-11-02T10:48:00.000-06:00If it's just two departments, you are probably dea...If it's just two departments, you are probably dealing with a personality issue or overwork at the department rather than a widespread problem with communications. <BR/><BR/>Still, it creates trouble for you. You can't exactly report on something you can't confirm. (I have a reader-submitted item about this brewing in my head.)<BR/><BR/>If the ADM mini-offered you a job, the department's management probably realises that there's a problem. That's how I got my first jobs in communications: the bosses knew I could help them fix the problems they were having.<BR/><BR/>Does that help?Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013847036123410760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-80732728219356042852008-11-02T10:30:00.000-06:002008-11-02T10:30:00.000-06:00TB, WWU, Megan:I've been thinking about this a lit...TB, WWU, Megan:<BR/><BR/>I've been thinking about this a little more, and I realize a lot of my resentment with GN communications is coming from two specific departments. One I deal with on a regular basis - - and whose DM HATES JOURNALISTS (or so I have been told, but yet he insists on having all media requests go through him), and the other I have contacted less frequently. <BR/><BR/>In both cases, phone calls are not returned and/or stories have gotten squashed. And it's frustrating. Because I obviously wouldn't be hassling them if I didn't think it was important. <BR/><BR/>The amusing part?<BR/>The ADM of the department I regularly contact mini-offered me a commumications job at the KIA AGM last week. <BR/><BR/>I actually had to take pause.Jackie S. Quirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470854932663182657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-12456330542612845422008-10-30T21:30:00.000-05:002008-10-30T21:30:00.000-05:00Well, I can't speak for other departments. However...Well, I can't speak for other departments. However, I have tremendous respect for local reporters and try to treat them the way I wanted to be treated back when I was a reporter.<BR/><BR/>Does it always work the way I want? Probably not. But I don't think too many reporters up here hate me, so I consider that a bit of an accomplishment.towniebastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129158923604362272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-38554036988919862462008-10-30T18:25:00.000-05:002008-10-30T18:25:00.000-05:00I can't defend communications professionals who ma...I can't defend communications professionals who make a habit of not calling reporters back. That's just sloppy. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes we can't answer your questions, but those should be rare situations. For example, if you call the wrong agency with your questions, you're not going to get an answer.<BR/><BR/>I've never worked for the GN, but I have heard that they are chronically understaffed, and that may be contributing to the problem. If there is literally nobody who can answer your question, you're not going to get a great interview.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013847036123410760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-52636519052495716032008-10-30T15:26:00.000-05:002008-10-30T15:26:00.000-05:00Oh trust me....I love the media up here. It's abo...Oh trust me....I love the media up here. It's about the only way to get a message out about important issues. I'm sure some GN hack has been assigned to figure out just who the hell keeps bashing some of their idiot policies. I figure its only fair, the GN doesn't seem interested in my opinions and mine are just as valid as theirs......I'm on a much smaller scale of course. But still, good ideas (and I'm not saying all or any of my ideas are part of some genius plan) sometimes come from unlikely sources. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, since my job involves dealing with people on a daily basis, not all of whom are necessarily logical or lucid, or sober for that matter (and lord knows I've had my share of them lately), I can totally sympathize with your plight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-57310359925406898012008-10-30T13:12:00.000-05:002008-10-30T13:12:00.000-05:00Megan:You make a good point, and I think we are sa...Megan:<BR/>You make a good point, and I think we are saying the same thing. Though, I don't know all your fancy words :P<BR/><BR/>It's funny, I was speaking with a colleague about communications personnel in Nunavut, yesterday. She's a reporter from Yellowknife and she was TAKEN ABACK at the way the GN (and other examples) treat journalists. <BR/><BR/>Now I don't intend to ruffle everyone's feathers here... TB, Megan, I know I'm talking about colleagues (however distant) of yours. <BR/><BR/>But it was a relief actually to hear her say that, because I'm getting frustrated with the way things work up here. I get treated with so little respect and dignity... it's just very unfair. <BR/><BR/>The way I see it (and maybe this is very narrow-minded) the people I am interviewing have a job. A job that is accountable to the public. But so do I. And it would be nice, if just for once people would acknowledge that I have a legitimate purpose.Jackie S. Quirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470854932663182657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-86779371780422028092008-10-30T12:50:00.000-05:002008-10-30T12:50:00.000-05:00When the Being David Hasselhoff contest is over, I...When the Being David Hasselhoff contest is over, I think I'm going to post about media training. It's actually good for journalists. <BR/><BR/>The thing you hate is called "message tracking" and it is very very bad. Actually, it's usually a sign that the person doesn't know much about the topic.<BR/><BR/>Media training, on the other hand, helps people to be more comfortable talking to reporters. It helps them to be clearer, and it helps you to get better clips. Everyone wins!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013847036123410760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-44228440234488023432008-10-29T21:33:00.000-05:002008-10-29T21:33:00.000-05:00At my school, we have a breakfast program. At the...At my school, we have a breakfast program. At the last school there was also a breakfast program. From other colleagues I have spoken to across the territory, other schools have breakfast programs as well. I think Tagak has missed the boat on this one. <BR/><BR/> If you are a high school student and can fork over $15 for a pack of cigarettes than I don't see why they can't afford breakfast.Are we running schools here or are we running daycares? How does constantly providing for people instill a sense of personal responsibility? <BR/><BR/>Given the current economic troubles, I would also be very curious to know how all these items would be paid for. We need realistic goals and plans not vague promises.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-66742408889846080712008-10-29T18:22:00.000-05:002008-10-29T18:22:00.000-05:00... just another anonumous websurfer of the world ...... just another anonumous websurfer of the world wide web... <BR/><BR/>I think it is positive and encouraging that young people like you are going to local communities in Nunavut. <BR/><BR/>Your blog is a pioneer. Its the modern Canadian adaptation of the old US adage "go west young man", but its "go north young Canadian." <BR/><BR/>It is important that Canadians in the south have a better understanding of the current reality of living conditions in local Nunavut communities. Blogs like this can help promote this better understanding.<BR/><BR/>The breakfast program is a great idea, and is the best single thing the GN can do right now.<BR/><BR/>It is good for kids. It is good for mothers and it is good for families. <BR/><BR/>More kids in school learning is essential. This is where change begins.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your blog and keep up the local reporting and live blogging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-67585258415094740412008-10-29T16:49:00.000-05:002008-10-29T16:49:00.000-05:00May I ask who this is?May I ask who this is?Jackie S. Quirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470854932663182657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316278384361358801.post-39520913667994068852008-10-29T12:10:00.000-05:002008-10-29T12:10:00.000-05:00This is great, great stuff, Jackie. Thank you.We ...This is great, great stuff, Jackie. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>We need more discussions, comments and media reports on the real issues confronting Nunavummiut at the local level.<BR/><BR/>Love the blog BTW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com