Amber Bracken

@photobracken

Freelance photojournalist, human, not a brand. , Nat Geo COVID fund,

Edmonton
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Joined July 2011
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    Apr 7

    I'm absolutely thrilled to announce this picture has won World Press Photo of the Year—which is a hell of a title isn't it? Before I catch up to the incredible and deeply appreciated outpouring, I wanted to share some thoughts from Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc chief

    Congratulations to Amber Bracken ⁦⁩ who has won the World Press Photo of the Year. I spoke to her about this magnificent photo, her arrest, and much more.
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  2. Apr 7

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  3. Apr 7

    I'm keenly aware this photograph could not exist without the hard work of the community to heal, to search, to recount their stories, to honour their missing children. The traumas of Residential Schools are not mine, but their legacy is a shared history that calls us to action.

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  4. Apr 7

    "That grave photograph captured the dark reality that THEY WERE CHILDREN. Congrats to the photographer for capturing and sharing this picture of the grave reality with world."

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  5. Apr 7

    "That memorial gave life to the children's unsettled spirits that need proper ceremony and burial. The picture captured the essence of our true collective history. Symbolizing the children who did not come home. Brought awareness to the genocide that survivors of IRS spoke of."

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  6. Apr 7

    "My thoughts and prayers to those who erected the crosses with little children’s clothing after the announcement of 215 unmarked graves. I honor [Willow George and Cee-Cee Camille] for bringing awareness to the public that they were CHILDREN and we mourn, grieve, and honor them"

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  7. Apr 7

    I had the incredible honour of documenting in Rome, supporting 's work, as chief Casimir joined a delegation of survivors and representatives to again recount the wounds of Residential Schools at the Vatican. I was able to share this good news and here's her response

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    Apr 6

    Don’t look away! I’m thinking of Marieval Residential School survivor Barry Kennedy whom I met with at the former school grounds last fall. He showed me the area where he was forced to dig a grave for his classmate. 💔💔💔

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    Apr 6

    Announcing the 2022 x Inclusion Grants for photographers from underrepresented communities! We have 4 $5,000 grants for portfolios or projects in: News, Sports, Arts and Entertainment, and Video. DUE May 15: 📸:

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    Apr 6

    The 2022 grants are now open through May 15. $45,000 available in grants to fund the work of women and nonbinary documentary photographers. An incredible opportunity to support important and essential storytelling. No fees to apply.

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    Apr 5

    I've been following this story for years now for , and every year the numbers go one direction: ⬆️⬆️⬆️ And... shows 99% of the time the gov never recoups its money from delinquent oil and gas companies. 📷

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    Apr 3

    (1/2) The countdown is on–the World Press Photo of the Year will be revealed in less than a week. Each of the 6 winners in the Singles category of Contest are eligible for the award: , , , , & Anonymous

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    Apr 2

    Hearing from survivors here they’re getting attacked on social media for meeting with the Pope. Some have stopped posting their photos online because they’re being bombarded with negativity. This is so sad. Already tons of trauma for them. Don’t take anger out on them.

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    Apr 2

    This year the magazine landed in our hands as we received the news that we've been nominated for the Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for 's courageous work reporting from Wet’suwet’en territory.

    A Gidimt’en flag flies on the camp kitchen as the sun rises on the day of an RCMP raid in November, 2021.
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    Apr 1

    April is my sad month. On April 30 it will be 8 yrs since Danny died. Never in my wildest nightmares did I expect that thousands more would follow. We knew in 2014 that failed drug policies brought us a toxic drug supply that is killing the people we love.

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    Mar 31

    A must attend event! Censorship is the most frequent strategy of one-man regimes to silence dissident journalists. It is only the first step of assaults on advocates of free flow of information. Will be my first time exploring Twitter Space

    : brings you stories and insight into the inspiring work and life of exiled women journalists. Join us and listen to who work beyond borders to break the silence, moderated by .
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  17. Mar 31

    I’m sitting here at the hotel in Rome, processing photos, eating cold caprese pizza, drinking wine and catching up with about the day—wouldn’t rather be anywhere else on my birthday.

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    Mar 31

    My latest from Rome featuring stunning photos by ⁦⁩ ‘I needed to be here’: Indigenous delegates speak their truths | Indigenous Rights News | Al Jazeera

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  19. Mar 31

    Check us out—the Narwhal and me are up for a CJF award!

    📢 is proud to announce shortlists for the CJF Jackman Awards for Excellence in Journalism, honouring news orgs. that embody exemplary journalism & have a profound positive impact on the communities served. Finalists are recognized in 2 categories: large & small media 1/-
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    Mar 30

    Meet the North & Central America regional winners & Honorable Mention: Amber Bracken () Canada; Ismail Ferdous () Bangladesh; Louie Palu () Canada; Yael Martínez () Mexico; Sarah Reingewirtz () US:

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