Nurturing wise practice as a young Ojibwe journalist: A conversation about media and First Nations communities

What to expect

In this conversation, Gabrielle McMann, a recent TMU School of Journalism graduate, will share her experiences as a young woman navigating colonial systems that don’t reflect traditional Indigenous values. She will discuss her advocacy for better coverage of Indigenous stories and offer insights on what people who work in and enjoy media can do to account for past mistakes and ensure future wise practice. Gabby’s presentation will be followed by a Q & A.

About the organizers/team

This event is presented by the Indigenous Education Council and the TMU School of Journalism.

About Gabrielle McMann

Gabrielle McMann, mixed Ojibwe from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and a recent graduate from the School of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University, is an emerging journalist and storyteller covering Indigenous art, culture, history and events. She strives to connect audiences to the authentic lived experiences and voices of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. You can find her reporting and essays in The Narwhal, Canada’s History Magazine, The Globe and Mail and TMU’s Reconciling Journalism website.

This event is part of Indigenous Education and Treaties Recognition Week

Participate in programming aimed at deepening understanding of Indigenous experiences, treaty rights and treaty relationships in Canada, all contributing to the broader work toward reconciliation.

​Treaties Recognition Week honours the importance of treaties and aims to empower students, faculty and staff with a greater awareness and understanding of treaty rights, treaty relationships and their relevance today. In 2016, Ontario passed the first legislation (external link)  of its kind in Canada, declaring the first full week of November as Treaties Recognition Week.

This event is wheelchair accessible

The university is committed to the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities. If you require any additional accessibility accommodations to ensure your full participation, please email iec@torontomu.ca.  

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email mediaunit.connect@torontomu.ca.