Decolonizing Journalism: A Guide to Reporting in Indigenous Communities

Synopsis:

Recent events including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the discovery of mass graves at the sites of former residential schools have brought increased coverage of Indigenous Peoples to Canada's mainstream media outlets. However, there is no guide for current and aspiring journalists to building respectful and reciprocal relationships with Indigenous people and communities when researching and sharing their stories. Written by a leading Indigenous journalist, Duncan McCue, specifically for journalism students in Canada, Decolonizing Journalism delivers practical, up-to-date advice in a guidebook-like text that students will use throughout their studies and careers. Readers will learn how to develop a critical consciousness when engaging with and reporting on Indigenous communities, and will draw insights into the histories, processes, and obstacles central to decolonizing journalism from exclusive interviews with 9 leading Indigenous journalists.

Educator Information
Decolonizing Journalism guides students through building critical consciousness vis-à-vis Indigenous people and communities, teaches them how to apply their journalistic skills and minds to working with communities, and offers 9 exclusive interviews with leading Indigenous journalists and podcasters in Canada and the United States.

With this text, students will gain insight into the histories, processes, and obstacles central to decolonizing journalism and media from the inside out.

Table of Contents
A Brief History of Indigenous Relations in Canada

Chapter 1: At the Desk

Chapter 2: In the Field

Chapter 3: On the Air

Chapter 4: Teachings

4.1 Becoming Trauma-Informed – A Conversation with Connie Walker

4.2 Lessons in Humility – A Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice

4.3 “In Love With My People” – A Conversation with Mark Trahant

4.4 Northern Reflections – A Conversation with Juanita Taylor

4.5 Respect and Relationships – A Conversation with Tanya Taylor

4.6 In Pursuit of Truth – A Conversation with Karyn Pugliese

4.7 Punching Up – A Conversation with Tim Fontaine

4.8 The Need for Knowledge-Based Journalism – A Conversation with Merelda Fiddler-Potter

4.9 Asking Hard Questions – A Conversation with Tristan Ahtone

Conclusion: The Last Word

Appendix 1: UNDRIP Articles Relating to Media

Appendix 2: TRC Calls to Action Relating to Media

Appendix 3: OCAP Principles for Indigenous Research and Data Collection

Appendix 4: Residential School Apology

Additional Information
232 pages | 6.12" x 9.25" | Paperback