Isaac Phan Nay
About Isaac Phan Nay
Isaac Phan Nay is a Cambodian-Lithuanian reporter and graduate from the journalism program at Carleton University. He has written about youth and young people in and around Toronto, and covered Indigenous Urban Communities in and around Ottawa thanks to a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative and the Government of Canada.
He also reports on science and how we can mitigate the damage we've done to the planet. Previously, Isaac reported breaking news for the Toronto Star.
Isaac grew up in Richmond Hill, Ont.
Our water is under threat. A new global initiative wants to find solutions
The University of Michigan and McMaster University have launched a new global centre for climate change that aims to incorporate Indigenous knowledge to address water crises across the world.
Breaking down barriers to get Indigenous businesses online
Kyle Brennan Shàwinipinesì is the senior lead of Build Native with Shopify — the e-commerce platform’s campaign to connect Indigenous entrepreneurs with online stores.
What will mining the Ring of Fire cost the planet?
The peatlands in the Ring of Fire mining region alone store about two billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gases.
A space for Indigenous entrepreneurs to share and thrive
The ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub in Ottawa offers Indigenous people a space to co-work and grow their businesses.
How northern Ontario’s mining region came to be known as the Ring of Fire
In Episode 2 of The Road, Isaac Phan Nay examines the history — and myths — that surround the Ring of Fire mining region in northern Ontario.
Bringing beadwork to the National Gallery of Canada
Radical Stitch, one of the largest beadwork exhibits in Canada, is set to come to the National Gallery of Canada in May.
First Nations in Ontario call for a one-year pause on mining claims filed online
Chiefs of Ontario say the province has a constitutional duty to consult Indigenous Peoples before allowing mining on their land.
Teaching a different story of Ottawa
On her walks through downtown Ottawa, tour guide Jaime Morse offers clients a new perspective on the nation's capital.
Ring of Fire: A path to prosperity and environmental risk
In Episode 1 of The Road, Isaac Phan Nay learns from members of Webequie and Marten Falls First Nations how mining and road access to their nations could change life in remote northern nations — forever.
Feds start consultations on Red Dress Alert
“Every day that we don't have a red dress alert, Indigenous women, girls, diverse-gendered folks and two-spirit people go missing,” said MP Leah Gazan.