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The Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts program is excited about the next phase of its program development.聽 Two years ago, the program launched its four-year Indigenous Journalism and Communications program.聽 This summer, INCA faculty are developing the INCA Media Labs.聽 Building on the success of several years of 辫卯办颈蝉办飞锚飞颈苍 language podcasting, CFNU, and television production, INCA faculty have now consolidated the spaces into the INCA Media Labs.聽
INCA Media Labs are part of the Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts (INCA) programs, which include certificates, diplomas, and intensive institutes in journalism and communications. The labs include dedicated classrooms, a newsroom, radio and video production studios, and equipment that students use to create professional-quality media production.聽
Training in the INCA Media Labs is experiential: students learn by doing real journalism and media work every day. In courses like Introduction to Indigenous Communication Arts and Indigenous Multimedia Storytelling, students sharpen their media literacy, practice interviewing, research, and narrative structure, and learn multi-platform production skills for print, online, radio, and video.
A key feature of the INCA Media Labs is mentorship from working media professionals, many of whom are Indigenous and INCA graduates. Instructors and guest mentors include reporters, editors, producers, and managers from organizations such as APTN, CBC, and other Indigenous and mainstream newsrooms.
INCA Media Labs are closely tied to in-class teaching in all our courses, internship opportunities, and project-based work with real community and media partners. The labs also continue to feature on-demand programming of student work, as well as go-live capability for special events and radio courses that include live broadcast training.
These spaces have been redeveloped to ensure INCA students get the best possible training to prepare them for work in the ever-changing media and communications landscapes.
Do you want to pursue a career in media and communications? Enrol today or contact savison@firstnationsuniversity.ca or mfiddler@firstnationsuniversity.ca.
Do you like telling stories? Are you interested in podcasting, radio, TV, and other forms of communication? Do you want to experience learning in an Indigenous environment, with smaller classes and a family-like feel?
The Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts program provides a foundation for multimedia storytelling and communications that is grounded in Indigenous history, languages, and worldviews. We offer the following exciting opportunities for all interested students:
All courses include hands-on writing, media production training, and real-life working experiences in communications offices and news outlets. In addition, students gain valuable experience producing podcasts and broadcasts for our campus radio station, CFNU The Stream. Students also take courses in Indigenous media ethics, Indigenous media history, business communications and Indigenous media business development. Through the four-year degree option, students also learn an Indigenous language.
Students graduate from INCA with industry connections, a full portfolio of media projects, and the ability to communicate Indigenous stories and perspectives across cultures.
Students take INCA courses because:
Alumni have found successful careers as communicators for organizations seeking to reach Indigenous audiences, including businesses, First Nations governments, community-based organizations and public sector offices. INCA graduates have also distinguished themselves as news storytellers at APTN, CBC, Global, Rawlco Radio, MBC Radio, Eagle Feather News and the Regina Leader-Post. In addition, alum have also found rewarding work in communications across Indigenous and mainstream government and community organizations.
Notable alumni over the years include Pulitzer prize-winning investigative journalist Connie Walker, CTV assignment editor Nelson Bird, APTN News host Creeson Agecoutay, Eagle Feather News managing editor Kerry Benjoe, CBC North managing director Mervin Brass, and many more.
To qualify for admission to INCA, students must be eligible for admission to the 大象视频/University of Regina. Proficiency in English is a requirement along with basic computer skills.
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INCA has a microsite that provides in-depth information on courses, careers, student support and what you need to get started in the Communications field! Click here to explore
INCA produced the “Words of Wisdom” podcast which aired on National Aboriginal Day 2020 on MBC Radio. The podcast includes stories about late Elder Audrey Cochrane, the FNUniv Art Collection, faculty members Blair Stonechild, Solomon Ratt and Audrey Dreaver.
We welcome you all to have a listen.
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