The Independent honoured with 4 Atlantic Journalism Awards

Reporters [L-R] Derek Montague, Heidi Atter, Rhea Rollmann, Yumna Iftikhar and Justin Brake were recognized for their work. *Background photo: Atlantic Journalism Awards/Facebook.*

On June 20, The Independent was honoured with four Atlantic Journalism Awards for our work.

Derek Montague and Justin Brake won Gold in the Enterprise Reporting (Print/Digital) category for their coverage of the Labrador obstetrician/gynecologist who was allowed to continue practicing while under investigation following complaints from at least 20 women.

Read the coverage:

Labrador doctor under scrutiny after patients go public with allegations

‘People are scared’: Labrador doctor back to work amid ongoing investigations

Medical licence renewed for Labrador doctor under investigation following complaints from at least 20 patients

Health authority responds to ‘crisis of trust’ in Labrador, says it’s improving patient relations

Heidi Atter won Silver in the Indigenous Affairs Reporting & Writing category for her story about the introduction of Innu-aimun immersion for Kindergarten students in Sheshatshiu.

Read the full story:

Innu welcome first students into Innu-aimun immersion Kindergarten

Rhea Rollmann won Silver in the Arts & Entertainment Reporting and Writing category for her article about Ignatius Baker’s exhibit ‘Belonging’.

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What the water holds

Yumna Iftikhar (now with CBC) won the Silver Jim MacNeill New Journalist Award for her incredible body of work during her time at The Independent.

Read some of Yumna’s work: