Amy Romer

Yesterday I was described as a ‘relational reporter’. I had to ask what that was. They said it’s a journalist who (to cut a long description short) — takes the time, shows empathy, follows up. “As opposed to an extractive or transactional reporter.” I like that.

I drew this last November 26th knowing full well no self-respecting family newspaper in the country would be likely to print it. I was right. But given the events of this weekend, I’m gonna to let ‘er rip anyway. #USA #Canada #tariffs @realDonaldTrump

... @AmyRomer + our sister street paper @LItineraire in Montreal ask the question: Is intimacy a luxury for the marginalized? Couples experiencing homelessness must often choose between staying warm or staying together as most shelters serve only singles. AND... 2/7

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With families ‘beyond their breaking point,’ watchdog calls on ‘B.C.’ to support young people with disabilities The RCY’s latest report follows her earlier probe into preventable death of 11-year-old First Nations boy in the ‘Fraser Valley’ indiginews.com/news/watchdog-… @AmyRomer

@CaraMcK I’m what way?

apartment hunting is turning me into my dad :(

In the face of environmental and bureaucratic challenges, Sumas First Nation is building a fish weir — a technology still banned under the Fisheries Act. A co-publication with @IndigiNewsMedia, by @AmyRomer thenarwhal.ca/fish-weirs-sum…

Just pub'd with @IndigiNewsMedia and @thenarwhalca: A story on the revival of an ancient fish weir by Sumas First Nation. Despite overwhelming environmental and bureaucratic challenges, the Semá:th is finding a way forward. thenarwhal.ca/fish-weirs-sum…

Just pub'd with @IndigiNewsMedia and @thenarwhalca: A story on the revival of an ancient fish weir by Sumas First Nation. Despite overwhelming environmental and bureaucratic challenges, the Semá:th is finding a way forward. indiginews.com/features/a-new…

My latest for @thenarwhalca and @IndigiNewsMedia. Thanking @ijnr_connect for making the story possible.

An asylum seeker from Sudan spends months stuck in an Istanbul airport, held in detention-like conditions by a shadowy Turkish-based security company with alleged ties to the U.S. Read the latest by @AmyRomer for @TheTyee with support from the GRC. bit.ly/4iipMvC

What are the social impacts of large-scale marine protected areas? We (Dana Baker, @MarineCons & I) reviewed the available evidence in this new paper. #marsocsci #consocsci authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S03… sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

I’ve been working on this story for quite some time. Thanks to @ijnr_connect, folks from the Centre of Indigenous Fisheries for bringing this story my way, Sumas First Nation for their time and @IndigiNewsMedia and @thenarwhalca for making the story better!

We found Santa Claus – in the Downtown Eastside! You won’t want to miss this gift of a story from ⁦@MegaphoneMag⁩’s The Shift peer newsroom writer Gilles Cyrenne. Photos by ⁦@AmyRomer⁩ 🎄🎅 megaphonemagazine.com/2024/12/we-fou…

Travis wrote the definitive history of the harm reduction movement in Vancouver. I am stoked to see his words here.

Today, IndigiNews and the Narwhal co-published a piece entirely in nêhiyawêwin. Working on this beautiful collaboration has been a highlight of the last few months (and ever!) and I'm so excited for others to experience it. indiginews.com/features/e-pim…

Last night’s nature gazing at the DQ drive through

An asylum seeker from Sudan spends months stuck in an Istanbul airport, held in detention-like conditions by a shadowy Turkish-based security company with alleged ties to the U.S. Read the latest by @AmyRomer for @TheTyee with support from the GRC. bit.ly/4iipMvC

Separated from their kids, this Dakelh couple have journeyed across “B.C” raising awareness about the lack of support for birth parents resulting in too many kids in the child welfare system. I caught up with them in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh for @IndigiNewsMedia. indiginews.com/features/separ…

My latest for @IndigiNewsMedia

@CaraMcK Err yes, all of it thank you.

damn tipping culture rly has gone too far cuz tell me why my bill was $6.30 and I handed over a $20 and she asked if I wanted any change