Cassandra OpikokewAboriginal Journalism Graduate

AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca

Instructions① Watch Video 1: The School of Journalism and

the INCA program.② Go through informational slides 3 to 7 with

students.③ Discuss and have students ask any questions

about video one.④ Watch video 2: Mathematics and Journalism. ⑤ Discuss informational slides.⑥ Leave time for discussion and questions on

video two.

Where did Cassandra graduate from?

A. University of Regina, School of Journalism

B. University of Journalism, ReginaC. FNUC, EducationD. University of Saskatchewan,

Journalism

Correct Answer (A) University of Regina, School of

Journalism: The School of Journalism offers one of

Canada's leading journalism education programs; a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Pros - Small class sizes (max. 26 students) and a 13-week paid internship at media outlets across Canada.

Indian Communication Arts Program

Cassandra completed this program in 2007.

The Certificate in Indian Communication Arts (INCA) is a two-year, 72-credit-hour program of studies offered through the First Nations University of Canada’s Department of Indian Communication Arts (INCA), in co-operation with the University of Regina’s School of Journalism and Communications.

Extra-curricular Activities Cassandra talks about growing up in

Meadow Lake where she played sports and sat on Student Council.

Belonging to groups, clubs and/or being a part of athletics helps to get you scholarships for University.

What types of things can you join that will help you meet new people, stay positive and aid your future goals?

Making Connections Cassandra talks about an aspect of

journalism as being like storytelling. Storytelling has always been an

integral part of First Nations culture. Journalism is like a modern day

storyteller. As Aboriginal people it is important to

remember where we come from when we enter the world of university.

Video 2: Mathematics and Journalism

Before watching the video, have students brainstorm how they think mathematics may fit into the life of a journalist?

The Math in Journalism: Statistics

Pick up a newspaper, magazine or article and you will likely find some sort of statistic.

As a journalist you have to learn how to read statistics, interpret them and than incorporate them into print material.

The Good News Like Cassandra mentions in the video

clip, there are many things that you are doing mathematically at the same time.

This includes ratios, lighting and listening to the information being told to you.

The good news: practice makes perfect and there are people that will help you!

Could journalism be your future?

For more information check out these web links!

University of Regina's School of Journalism

First Nations University Indian Communication Arts Program

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