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Reconciliation

King’s and Halifax, also called Kjipuktuk, sit on unceded Mi’kmaw territory, subject to the Peace and Friendship Treaties that are the basis for peaceful coexistence and good relations among all who live in Mi’kma’ki.

In 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission published 94 Calls to Action [PDF] that included the call for post-secondary institutions to engage in decolonization and increase equitable access to education for Indigenous students.

As a university with journalism programs, King’s is also committed to advancing the Calls to Action related to Media and Reconciliation.

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Indigenous Peoples and the Media

What does a decolonized media landscape look like? This is an essential question we explore in Indigenous Peoples and Media (JOUR 2704 / INDG 2704). In this required course for second-year students in the Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) program, students will gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives, Canadian history, key issues in reporting and impacts of colonialism and will look critically at the role of media in shaping the narrative of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

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Mi’kmaw Journalism Initiative

King’s is dedicating funds to establish a program for Mi’kmaw students who want to study journalism at King’s, based on the cohort model of improving access to higher education for students from underrepresented communities.

Find out how to apply

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Reporting in Mi’kma’ki

King’s has launched an on-the-ground, immersive course called Reporting in Mi’kma’ki that teaches students how to report on Indigenous stories responsibly. The course was built collaboratively by King’s School of Journalism Professor Terra Tailleur and Rogers Chair in Journalism Trina Roache. It is offered in collaboration with Eskasoni First Nation.

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Mawaknutma’tnej

Formed in 2023, the circle, guides King’s on how to best support Indigenous students, faculty and staff and to become a university that is truly welcoming to Mi’kmaw and Indigenous Peoples.

It is comprised of Indigenous community leaders and university representatives from faculty to staff, to students.

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Mawio’mio’kuom

Indigenous students at King’s can find the centre on the first floor of the Alexandra Hall residence.

Here students can relax, study, grab a snack, meet with friends and decompress from their day. There is a kitchen, laundry facilities, television/hangout space, as well as space for smudging and ceremony.

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Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator

As Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator, Emily Pictou-Roberts provides cultural, emotional and spiritual support for Indigenous students at King’s. She serves as a mentor to students and ensures the application of Indigenous perspectives, knowledge and approaches in support of student wellness and community building.

 

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

King’s marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021. As we observe this day each year, we have curated resources on how to bring this work and practice into your scholarly pursuits, financial choices, daily life and relationship to the land.

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