Isaac Phan Nay is a journalist based in Vancouver, B.C. on the homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations. He reports on science, business and politics. His work has appeared in many publications including Canada’s National Observer, IndigiNews and the Toronto Star.
Recently, Isaac reported, wrote and produced The Road, a five-part documentary podcast about the controversial plan to build a road to northern Ontario’s “Ring of Fire” mining region. The Road is a co-production with Canada’s National Observer. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
Before that, Isaac anchored and produced national news broadcasts as an anchor/producer for CityNews1130, radio station in Vancouver owned by Rogers Sports & Media. He has also covered breaking and general news for the Toronto Star.
His reporting about Carleton University's free period product dispensers won the Canadian University Press John H. McDonald award for public health reporting. His Paved Paradise feature, which investigated the city of Ottawa’s plan to build a street over the capital’s largest community garden, earned a second place Emerge Media Award for feature writing.
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Previously, Isaac reported daily and weekly articles on several contracts for Canada’s National Observer. There, he covered several beats including environment and policy in B.C. and Indigenous communities in Ottawa via the Local Journalism Initiative. His reporting sparked negotiations between Ontario government and a First Nations’ council about a conservation zone. His reporting on Vancouver’s controversial vote not to ban new gas hookups was picked up by Mother Jones Magazine.
As a freelancer, Isaac has reported for many publications including The Breach, IndigiNews and The Tyee. Recently, he reported how leaders in wetlands restoration are bringing biodiversity back to West Coast landscapes, and how one First Nation member is bringing his struggle for clean drinking water to the United Nations.
Isaac is also a freelance photojournalist, with visuals in many publications including Canada’s National Observer, the Charlatan and The Breach. Here are some of his photos:
To access Isaac’s latest work, visit his portfolio on Muck Rack. Isaac is also on LinkedIn, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Canada's National Observer
The Toronto Star
The Breach
The Leveller
The Charlatan
CityNews 1130
IndigiNews
Charlatan Live
The Tyee
Canada's National Observer The Toronto Star The Breach The Leveller The Charlatan CityNews 1130 IndigiNews Charlatan Live The Tyee