First Peoples Program - Tell Your Story (French Services)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Quebec; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC / Radio-Canada is offering a unique paid training program designed for Indigenous communicators, focusing on storytelling and media representation. Participants will engage with experts and learn how to tell impactful stories while building a professional network and portfolio.

Benefits

Networking with industry professionals

Develop professional portfolio

Explore career paths within Radio-Canada

Qualifications

• French-speaking and Francophile Indigenous individuals.
• Foundational communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 4-week storytelling training program.
• Engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals.

Skills

Storytelling

Communication

Networking

Job description

At CBC / Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians across multiple platforms. Our success is driven by embodying values such as creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance.

Do you have the ability and drive to thrive in this dynamic industry? Whether in front of the camera, on air, online, or behind the scenes, you will join a team dedicated to making connections and telling stories that matter to Canadians.

Unposting Date: 2025-08-17 11:59 PM

The Program

This unique training program bridges First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities with Radio-Canada's regional stations. It provides Indigenous communicators a platform to share their voices and promotes better representation of First Peoples in the media.

Entirely virtual, the paid training lasts 4 weeks (November 3 to November 28, 2025), focusing on narrative storytelling. Participants will learn from Indigenous and non-Indigenous trainers, express themselves, tell their stories, and showcase their communities, languages, and successes.

The "First Peoples - Tell Us a Story" program is open to all French-speaking and Francophile Indigenous individuals with foundational communication skills who can enrich Radio-Canada's content nationwide.

Participants can join from their preferred location, whether in their community or at a Radio-Canada regional station.

The Training

During the 4 weeks, candidates will engage with Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals in various storytelling formats.

Additional Benefits:

• Develop valuable storytelling skills
• Build a professional portfolio
• Network with industry professionals
• Explore potential career paths within Radio-Canada

Participants will also develop lasting professional and personal relationships with trainers, speakers, and peers.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted in two ways:

1. Apply directly through this posting.
2. Fill out the form on the webpage dedicated to this training program.

If selected, applicants may undergo:

• A selection interview
• Knowledge, French, and writing tests

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting the country's diversity. We value equal opportunity and foster an inclusive workplace. For more information, visit our website. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us via email.

All employees are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and policies to prevent conflicts of interest.

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