This exhibition brings together the work of 16 photojournalists from across Canada, selected to participate in the Globe Foundation’s Photo Academy, led by Chris Donovan. Created to help democratize access to the field, the program provides emerging and developing storytellers with an opportunity to deepen their practice, pursue an independent body of work, and grow as visual journalists.
The photographs presented here are the result of that journey. Each represents more than a captured moment. Behind every image is a photographer who chose to look more closely, to listen, to build trust, and to tell a story with care.
In an era of artificial intelligence, manipulated imagery, social media and an overwhelming volume of visual information, authentic photojournalism asks something different of us. It asks us to consider who made an image, whose story is being told, what we can trust, and why bearing witness still matters.
Explore the photojournalists & their stories–
About Union
Great storytelling deserves a broad platform. Union Station is proud to lead and host the first exhibition of this program. More than 300,000 people move through Union each day, bringing with them different experiences, histories and perspectives.
By presenting these stories within one of Canada’s most travelled civic spaces, we invite audiences beyond the traditional gallery to connect with stories they may not otherwise have encountered.
At Union, we believe public space should create opportunities for discovery, dialogue and connection. By giving these 16 storytellers a platform at the heart of the city, we celebrate not only the photographs before you, but the continued importance of the people committed to documenting our world with curiosity, integrity and humanity.
About The Globe and Mail Foundation
The Globe and Mail Foundation is a Canadian charity dedicated to protecting and promoting excellence in journalism.
Guided by an educational mandate, the Foundation supports high-quality training for journalists, enhances media literacy, and deepens public knowledge and understanding of the issues shaping Canada.
Through education, mentorship and public programming, the Foundation invests in the next generation of journalists and visual storytellers while helping Canadians engage more deeply with the stories that matter.
