Cory Bilyea  — 2024

During my experience in Montreal, I was able to produce several stories on various platforms. Many of these were a collaborative effort by all three of the fellows.

I was able to utilize my skills in photography, videography and writing while learning new skills in broadcast writing, working in a team environment and using new computer programs to enhance my stories.

My pitch to CJF-CBC Indigenous was to explore how Indigenous people are working to revitalize their languages and I was able to highlight two organizations, one in an urban setting and one on reserve.

The importance of language revitalization remains a top priority for First Nations people. Future generations will benefit from the work these organizations are doing today.

Thanks again

Cory Bilyea

Featured work:

Individual:

These puppets make learning Kanien’kéha fun

Native Montreal introduces new Anishinaabemowin class taught in English

Collaborative effort with all of us.

I took the photos for the fashion show expression engine:

First Nations designers own the runway

Collaborative effort Tik Tok videos:

@cbcindigenousMeet this year’s CJF-CBC Indigenous journalism fellows, three Haudenosaunee women from three generations. Introducing Savannah Ridley, Jaclyn Hall and Cory Bilyea. The six-week fellowship with CBC Indigenous, this year in Montreal, is a collaboration with the Canadian Journalism Foundation. Hear what stories they’ll be working on in the video. #IndigenousTikTok #CJF #CBCIndigenous #Fellowship♬ original sound – CBC Indigenous

@cbcindigenous First Nations fashionistas at Montreal Fashion Week tell us what’s trending. #indigenoustiktok #indigeniousfashion ♬ original sound – CBC Indigenous

@cbcindigenousConcordia University hosted its third annual powwow on September 13. It was organized by the Otsenhákta Student Centre, which is an on-campus resource for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. This year, along with culture, Indigenous students also have free tuition to celebrate. #IndigenousTikTok♬ original sound – CBC Indigenous

@cbcindigenous Seven First Nations designers showed up and showed out at Montreal Fashion Week this year. #indigenoustiktok ♬ original sound – CBC Indigenous