Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities - Carleton University

CJIIC partner Kenjgewin Teg honoured CJIIC graduates at its convocation ceremony last week. Elaine Trudeau, Mackayla McGregor, and Rebecca Loucks attended the gathering at Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island), along with CJIIC director Duncan McCue.

“You are now a part of a growing circle of leaders,” said Kenjgewin Teg president Beverly Roy in her address. “Walk forward with confidence, guided by your teachings. Don’t waste another minute – get out there and share your gifts with the world!”

CJIIC learner Rebecca Loucks recently published an article in Anishinaabek News highlighting the inaugural graduation ceremony! Read more below!⬇️

Inaugural cohort graduates from Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate Program – Anishinabek News Inaugural cohort graduates from Journalism in Indigenous Communities Certificate Program June 24, 2026 Carleton University’s inaugural Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities (CJIIC) program cohort graduated on May 30, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario. – Photo by Adam Hopkins, First Nations ...

CJIIC Honouring Ceremony pt. 3 📸. We can't wait to see what these grads will accomplish!

Learn more about the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities by visiting https://carleton.ca/sjc/journalism-in-indigenous-communities-certificate/

Swipe for more 📸 from the first ever CJIIC Honouring Ceremony. Congratulations again to all these hardworking graduates! 🎓

Learn more about the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities by visiting https://carleton.ca/sjc/journalism-in-indigenous-communities-certificate/

As CJIIC students, learners have the opportunity to participate in internships near the end of the program. CJIIC learner Alison Seymour worked with APTN Ottawa.

Learn more about the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities by visiting: https://carleton.ca/sjc/journalism-in-indigenous-communities-certificate/

CJIIC student Jaiden Stevens recently completed the inaugural IndigiNews ReFocus Photojournalism Fellowship in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). After showcasing their photos, each fellow was presented with a certificate, and wrapped in a blanket to represent love and support from the community around them.

Read the full story on IndigiNews: https://indiginews.com/news/kjipuktuk-indigenous-photojournalism-fellowship-ends/

Learn more about the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities by visiting: https://carleton.ca/sjc/journalism-in-indigenous-communities-certificate/

Last week, CJIIC students gathered at Carleton University for their final in-person intensive. Students worked together to pitch, shoot, write and edit stories for a video newscast that was screened at the end of the final class.

Learn more about the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities by visiting https://carleton.ca/sjc/journalism-in-indigenous-communities-certificate/

This weekend, we celebrated our first cohort of CJIIC learners with an Honouring Ceremony as their journey with the program came to a close. We are so proud of the hard work these graduates have put in all year and we look forward to seeing what they do next!

Miigwech to each learner for all you've brought to CJIIC. Baamaapii.❤️