Decolonizing journalism: a guide to reporting in Indigenous communities

A brief history of Indigenous relations in Canada

Part 1: At the desk

First contact

Historical news stereotypes of Indigenous peoples

Beyond victims and warriors: choosing Indigenous news stories

Positive versus negative stories

Searching for solutions

How to pitch a story successfully

"Where are you from?" :rethinking objectivity

Part 2: In the field

Indian time

Indigenous customs and protocols

Who represents the "Indigenous perspective"?

White characters and Indigenous agency

Trauma-informed reporting

Story-takers: how to deal with 500+ years of rage

Breaking news: Indians Are funny!

Part 3: On the air

Terminology and lexicon

Context and colonial amnesia

Accountability, reciprocity, and criticism

Social media: the new moccasin telegraph

Reconciliation and journalism

Part 4 : Teachings

Becoming trauma-informed: a conversation with Connie Walker

Lessons in humility: a conversation with Waubgeshig Rice

"In love with my people": a conversation with Mark Trahant

Northern reflections: a conversation with Juanita Taylor

Respect and relationships: a conversation with Tanya Talaga

In pursuit of truth: a conversation with Karyn Pugliese

Punching up: a conversation with Tim Fontaine

The need for knowledge-based journalism: a conversation with Merelda Fiddler-Potter

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 Resources

Bibliography

Index