Samantha Don
Broadcast Journalism
To showcase the revitalization movement of the north end of Winnipeg, we followed the Mama Bear Clan while they handed out sandwiches, then attended a meeting with I Heart the North End to discuss a game plan for the future.
Although I don’t appear on camera very often, I entered the spotlight to talk about seasonal affective disorder and the most depressing day of the year.
In this story, we explored the world of women in trades. We attended carpentry and cabinet-making programs to speak with women professors and students that are empowering future generations to follow their dreams.
We visited ReGen Composites to learn more about their recycling business and how they are turning scrap wood and plastics into building materials that can be used in construction. Filming this one-off was unlike anything I had done before. With multiple props and backdrops, I had to keep focused and work on my toes.
In looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint, we visited a group of “Plarners” that turn old plastic bags into yarn to crochet into bags. We looked toward Generation Green to give us a better understanding of how small businesses are making a big impact with their eco-friendly products.
To go along with my rant on seasonal affective disorder, I visited a young man and his support animal to show how a furry friend can keep you company in the cold winter months.
To highlight indigenous education efforts done by colleges and universities in Winnipeg, we visited the University of Winnipeg, to talk about keeping languages alive, and Red River College to discuss the popularity and importance of teaching Indigenous courses to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.