JOURNALISM IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Type: Certificate
Length: 9 months
Partner: Carleton University
Delivery: Hybrid (In-person and Online)
Next Intake: Fall 2025
OVERVIEW
The CJIIC is a 4.5 credit program that lasts 9 months.
The program is open to students who have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Those credits must include a 4U course in English (or anglais) with a grade of 60 percent or higher.
Consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations (see the Mature Applicants section of the Undergraduate Calendar).
Admission to this program is restricted to Indigenous applicants. During the application process students will be required to verify their Indigenous Identity through the policy. Applicants will be provided with instructions about how to submit required documentation.
Hybrid Course Delivery
From September to May, you’ll take a mixture of online and in-person courses in the CJIIC.
Our online synchronous courses allow you to study journalism from your home community. We provide the technical gear, software, and textbooks you need to complete the program.
You’ll get lots of hands-on media training during our three in-person intensives, which will last approximately 7-8 days. The first intensive in September is held at Kenjgewin Teg in Manitoulin Island. The location of our second intensive during the winter term is still being determined. The last intensive in May is held at Carleton University in Ottawa.
Your food and accommodation costs during the intensives are covered. We also pay for your travel to attend the intensive courses.
Braided Learning
We make sure you have all the support you need as an Indigenous student to succeed in our program.
Our Student Success Facilitator is responsible for enhancing your academic success and your student experience. Whether you need help with a funding application, want an introduction on how to use Brightspace, or are interested in learning the basics of Word and Powerpoint to complete an assignment, we’ve got the support you need. They advise you with respect to academic progression and assist you by acting as a liaison with faculty and support services in order to propose and implement solutions.
We also have a dedicated Cultural Advisor committed to preserving a way of life based on Indigenous values including spirituality, sacredness, reciprocity, social responsibility, and education. Our advisor helps us to integrate Indigenous cultural factors to protect your health and well-being.
A guiding philosophy of the CJIIC is that all courses will be designed with Indigenous pedagogical principles and delivered by experienced Indigenous journalists.
Have more questions? Visit the Carleton University website here for more information.
Applications are currently closed: Fill out the Interest Form to be notified of future offerings