Minah Tau Storytelling · Communications · Marketing

Writing

Stories, reporting & long-form.

Published articles and earlier writing samples. News and nonprofit pieces link to the original publication; earlier pieces are published here in full.

Journalism · St. Albert Gazette

Written during my reporting internship, January to April 2024. Bylined "Minah Tau."

  1. Former St. Albert residents honoured for law enforcement work

    Two former St. Albert residents receive the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, with reflections from family.

    Local news

  2. St. Albert martial artist steps onto global stage

    Profile of Canada's youngest kendo national champion as he prepares for the World Kendo Championships.

    Local news · Sports

  3. Chris Funk performing tonight at Arden Theatre

    Preview of a musician-magician's new show blending live music, magic and comedy.

    Arts & entertainment

  4. Madagascar journey brings gift of sight to those in need

    Two local optometrists reflect on a volunteer vision-care trip to rural Madagascar.

    Local news · Health

  5. Merchants top scorer sets team scoring record

    A junior hockey forward becomes the St. Albert Merchants' all-time leading goal scorer.

    Sports

  6. The history behind Random Acts of Kindness Day

    Where the annual day of kindness came from, and how the movement spread.

    Explainer

  7. Taste of Africa celebrates five years of sharing culture, community

    A local friendship club marks the fifth year of its Black History Month celebration of African heritage.

    Community · Culture

Long-form · Rural Development Network

Written during my communications and marketing internship. RDN's site doesn't show individual bylines. Read the case study.

  1. Why a homelessness estimation is your community's best first step to address homelessness

    How estimating homelessness helps a community understand local need and plan its response.

    Rural Development Network

  2. How Reaching Home funding can help your community find solutions to address homelessness

    An explainer on how Reaching Home funding can support community-led responses to homelessness, especially in rural areas.

    Rural Development Network

Earlier writing

Features, profiles, opinion and analysis from my original portfolio, many written during my communication studies. Each one is now published here in full.

  1. Job hunting difficulties are forcing Canadian newcomers to downgrade on careers

    Why many immigrants to Canada struggle to find work that matches their experience and qualifications.

    Feature

  2. Analysis of Crunchyroll’s social media: successes and failures

    A two-week review of Crunchyroll's social media activity: what worked, what didn't, and why.

    Marketing analysis

  3. Natural disaster: an as-told-to story

    A first-person account of the 2017 Lagos Island floods, as told to me.

    As-told-to story

  4. Lavpreet Deol: From uncertainty to success in Subway management

    A profile of a store manager and the long, uncertain wait for her promotion.

    Profile

  5. Is the success in your field determined by the way you look?

    On appearance standards at work and how they can shape, or stall, a career.

    Opinion

  6. News in danger

    An argument that pseudo-events and prestige-seeking are eroding trust in the news.

    Opinion

Let's connect

I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations and thoughtful conversations.

Email is the best way to reach me. I'm based in the Edmonton area of Alberta, Canada.