News Summary

The podcast ‘Editing Indigenous Voices with Care’ by BookNet Canada highlights the increasing involvement of Indigenous editors in the Canadian publishing industry. With insights from Mélanie Ritchot, a Métis journalist and editor, the podcast discusses her experiences and the importance of Indigenous-led storytelling. Ritchot shares her participation in the Indigenous Editors Circle, a gathering that connects Indigenous editors and publishers to discuss issues and best practices in preserving Indigenous stories. The event emphasized the need for Indigenous editors to be involved from the start of a project and the importance of proper compensation for their contributions. Key resources mentioned include ‘Elements of Indigenous Style’ by Gregory Younging and ‘Indigenous Writes’ by Chelsea Vowel, which are valuable for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous publishers.