IndigenousX explained

IndigenousX is an Australian Aboriginal owned and operated independent media company founded in 2012 by Gamilaroi man Luke Pearson.[1] [2]

History and description

IndigenousX began as a rotating Twitter account showcasing diverse Indigenous Australian experiences and perspectives. Kath Viner, then head of Australian digital operations of Guardian Australia, approached IndigenousX with an opportunity to collaborate with The Guardian. The account has been called "one of Australia's leading online platforms featuring true representations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices",[3] and highlighted for its influential role in public debate and the example it sets in the evolution of news media.[4] The weekly host of the Twitter account has an article published within the IndigenousX column in Guardian Australia.[5]

Past IndigenousX hosts include social justice commissioner Mick Gooda, activist Amy McQuire, academic Marcia Langton, blogger Celeste Liddle, rapper Adam Briggs, former elite rugby union player Mark Ella, former Olympian and government minister Nova Peris, lawyer John Paul Janke, and actor Miranda Tapsell.

IndigenousXca

A spinoff account, IndigenousXca, covers First Nations, Inuit and Métis experiences in Canada. Operated by Chelsea Vowel,[6] IndigenousXca was instrumental in raising issues around prominent author Joseph Boyden's claimed Indigenous heritage,[7] [8]

Luke Pearson

Luke Pearson subsequently became digital engagement and editorial specialist at NITV.[9] He has also worked as a "teacher, mentor, counsellor, public speaker, collaborator, mediator, facilitator, events manager, researcher, evaluator, reporter and much more".[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luke Pearson opens up and shares his thoughts about the future of First Nations media..... . CAAMA Radio . 24 July 2019 . 30 January 2020 . 30 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200130012234/https://caama.com.au/news/2019/luke-pearson-opens-up-and-shares-his-thoughts-about-the-future-of-first-nations-media . dead .
  2. Web site: No Filter: an interview with Luke Pearson - Story Magazine . Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) . 25 March 2019 . 30 January 2020 . 30 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200130012230/https://www.qpac.com.au/the-creatory/people-places/no-filter-with-luke-pearson/ . dead .
  3. News: Morris. Emma. The voices behind IndigenousX. 12 February 2017. ABC. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 10 August 2015.
  4. Sweet. Melissa. Pearson. Luke. Dudgeon. Pat. @Indigenousx: A Case Study of Community-Led Innovation in Digital Media. Media International Australia. November 1, 2013. 149. 1. 104–111 . Sage Publications. 10.1177/1329878X1314900112 . 141986369 . 1329-878X.
  5. News: IndigenousX. 12 February 2017. The Guardian.
  6. Gaudry. Adam. Métis Issues on @IndigenousXca. Aboriginal Policy Studies. 2015. 5. 1. University of Alberta. 10.5663/aps.v5i1.25646 . 1923-3299. free.
  7. News: Smith. Charlie. Author Joseph Boyden responds to APTN article about his indigenous identity. 13 February 2017. The Georgia Straight. December 24, 2016.
  8. News: Edwards. Stassa. When Criticism Becomes Persecution. 13 February 2017. Jezebel. January 10, 2017.
  9. Web site: Pearson . Luke . NITV . 15 April 2016 . Luke Pearson: I was a 'young Indigenous leader' - now I'm just some guy. 30 January 2020.

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