About Plucorlum Journalism Academy

We help aspiring and working reporters across Canada sharpen critical reporting skills. Our approach: rigorous verification, human-centred storytelling, and accountability to the public interest.

Mission

Advance trustworthy journalism by teaching evidence-first reporting that reflects Canada’s diversity.

Values

  • Truth and verification
  • Public service and accountability
  • Fairness and transparency

Approach

Workshops mirror newsroom workflows from pitch to publication—hands-on, feedback-rich, and current.

Our History

Founded by editors and producers who’ve led investigations and long-form features across Canadian outlets, we focus on practical learning aligned to ethical codes and legal contexts in Canada.

Early classroom session in Vancouver Investigative workshop in Toronto Audio storytelling lab in Montreal

Team

Alex Chen

Alex Chen

Investigations editor. FOI, source protection.

Maya Patel

Maya Patel

Data journalist. Cleaning, analysis, viz.

Luc Tremblay

Luc Tremblay

Audio and broadcast producer.

Sarah Ahmed

Sarah Ahmed

Photojournalism and safety.

Ethics Pledge

I pledge to report accurately, verify rigorously, protect sources, and avoid conflicts of interest.