Feature Story: U of R and First Nations University students investigate First Nations water issues in Canada-wide journalism project

A Canada-wide investigative journalism class did a deep dive into Canada’s First Nations water quality issues. The collaboration, which included students from both the University of Regina’s School of Journalism (J-School) and First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv), uncovered disturbing finding...

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Main Author: University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10294/15359
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Summary:A Canada-wide investigative journalism class did a deep dive into Canada’s First Nations water quality issues. The collaboration, which included students from both the University of Regina’s School of Journalism (J-School) and First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv), uncovered disturbing findings that culminated in a student-produced investigative current affairs program and a dedicated website filled with stories, infographics, and research. For FNUniv student Darla Ponace, taking part in such an in-depth class helped her focus her goal of being a journalist. Staff no