THE GLOBE PHOTO ACADEMY
Training and Mentorship for Photojournalists
Photojournalism serves as one of our most powerful tools for bearing witness to history and current affairs. When conflicts erupt, natural disasters strike, or social movements emerge, photojournalists are often among the first on the front lines to document these events, creating visual records that transcend language barriers and reach global audiences instantly. These images don’t just inform—they compel action.
Supporting photojournalism means investing in truth-telling infrastructure at a time when local news outlets are collapsing and visual literacy matters more than ever. Photojournalists risk their lives in documenting the biggest issues of our time, yet the educational opportunities and economic model supporting their work have become increasingly precarious.
In recognition of this, The Globe and Mail Foundation has chosen to advance the practice of photojournalism in Canada as one of its pillars of impact. In addition to delivering ongoing training and mentorship for photojournalists, the Foundation runs an annual, two-day photojournalism summit, bringing together emerging and established practitioners from across Canada for professional and career development.
2027 Programs
Stay tuned for our call for submissions for the 2027 programs.
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Our Photojournalism Programs
THE GLOBE PHOTO ACADEMY
B.C. Training and Mentorship Program
The program is training nine promising graduates and early-career photographers, with participants from Indigenous, rural, and other underrepresented communities in B.C.
THE GLOBE PHOTO ACADEMY
Photojournalism Training and Mentorship Program
The inaugural photojournalism training and mentorship program launched at the beginning of 2026, and will now run for a year instead of six months due to demand by the students.
PHOTOJOURNALISM EVENT
The Globe Photojournalism Summit
Creators and experts convened for the Foundation’s first photojournalism summit in Toronto - an action-packed educational weekend of panel discussions, keynotes, skills-based workshops, and professional development.
Featured Participant
INTERVIEW
“I can say with absolute certainty that I would not be working in this industry today if it wasn't for The Globe and Mail Foundation.”
Mackenzie Pardy – Photojournalist, Halifax
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More stories from our participants coming throughout Fall 2026 – Winter 2027
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1. Mackenzie Pardy 2. Mike Erb 3. Mike Hyttinen 4. Matt Horseman 5. Mike Hyttinen 6. Gabriel Hutchinson 7. Dustin Patar 8. Mike Hyttinen 9. Simranjit Kaur 10. Robin Mercer 11. Nina LaFlamme