Mi'kmaw Journalism Initiative

We recognize Mi’kma’ki is a large territory and extends across modern colonial provincial borders. This initiative is open to Mi’kmaq from all Mi’kmaw communities in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and the United States.

1. Submit an online admission application for one of our journalism programs and indicate interest in this Mi’kmaw initiative by answering the question on the admission application on the “program” page.
2. Provide/upload supporting documents to your desired academic program.
3. Provide/upload the Mi’kmaw Journalism Initiative supporting documentation outlined below.

Please upload all supporting documents to your admission application directly or send to admisssions@ukings.ca by the deadline.

February 15: Bachelor of Journalism (advanced)

February 15: Master of Journalism (September entry)

March 1: Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)

August 31: Master of Journalism (January entry)

Applicants who would like to be considered for the Mi’kmaw Journalism Initiative, must then submit the following supporting documents.

1. The applicant must write a letter not to exceed 500 words describing their Mi’kmaw identity and outlining connection to community and lived experience.
2. AND one of the following:
   1. Proof of enrollment in Wula Na Kinu;
      OR
   2. Membership card from a recognized Mi’kmaw organization (i.e., Native Council of Nova Scotia);
      OR
   3. A copy of a valid Indian Status card.
   4. OR if A, B and C are not available, a letter of support from a Mi’kmaw community leader, representative of a recognized Mi’kmaw organization, or a Mi’kmaw relative, or Indigenous Support Staff at your high school or university.

NOTE: These documents may be subject to verification by members of the Mawaknutma’tinej–Mi’kmaw/Indigenous Advisory Circle.

The University of King’s College recognizes the ongoing harms of colonial policies such as gender discrimination in the Indian Act, the Sixties Scoop, residential schools, enfranchisement and the Millennial Scoop. The generational impact on identity, culture and language will be taken into consideration.

Students’ applications for the Mi’kmaw Journalism Initiative will be reviewed after they have received an offer of admission to their desired program. Decisions for the Mi’kmaw Journalism Initiative will be made after the application deadline and sent to applicants independently of their offer to their desired journalism program.

If there is available space in this program after the deadline, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Questions about the admissions process? Connect with us at admissions@ukings.ca.