Belleville, Ont.
613-894-9274
slisk.92@gmail.com
An award-winning photojournalist from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory with a background in visual arts, media, gender and Indigenous studies, with experience working with editorial and commercial clients across Canada to produce stories using a triple skill set: writing, photography and film. Passionate about the future of Indigenous journalism and stories.
Queen’s University & Tsi
Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na
2020
Certificate in Mohawk Language and Culture
Loyalist College 2019
Photojournalism Diploma
University of Ottawa 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a
specialization in photography,
Minor in Gender Studies
Freelance Photographer & Writer 2014 – Present
Researcher and writer, APTN news, Ottawa 2019
Visual Intern, The Globe and Mail, Toronto 2019
Multimedia Intern, AMJVisuals, Cobourg 2019
Photojournalist, Pioneer Newspaper, Belleville 2018 – 2019
Media Manager, Kenhté:ke Seed Sanctuary, Tyendinaga 2018 - 2019
Indigenous Content Producer, Bay of Quinte Tourism, Belleville 2018
Indigenous Student Liaison, Loyalist College, Belleville 2017 – 2018
Media Relations, Kagita Mikam, Tyendinaga 2017 – 2018
Teaching Assistant, photography course, Discovery University, Ottawa 2014 – 2015
Experienced creating relationships with and passionate about Indigenous communities and stories
Honed interpersonal and negotiating skills, practiced ability in interviewing and creating trusting rapport with subjects and clients
Produced, filmed and edited a variety of short video pieces
Written and photographed content for social media, websites, blogs, advertisements, newspaper and magazines
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier Pro, Photo Mechanic, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Canadian Press Guidelines
Best Short Short, TVO short doc contest 2019
Student Multimedia of the year, News Photographer's Association of Canada 2019
Farzana Wahidy Premiers Award in photojournalism, Loyalist College 2018
Bill Hunt Memorial Award for reporting & writing, Loyalist College 2018
Indigenous Art & Stories award for creative writing, Historica Canada 2018
Emerging Indigenous Reporter Scholarship, Journalists for Human Rights 2017
Daïmôn Prize for Photography, University of Ottawa 2014
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