Budding journalists from Kahnawà:ke share stories from their community
Students from Kahnawake Survival School, Concordia journalism program team up
These stories are a collaboration between Concordia University's journalism department, Kahnawake Survival School and CBC Montreal.
For the second year in a row, CBC Montreal is proud to support a partnership between Concordia University's journalism department and Kahnawake Survival School (KSS).
The initiative aims to inspire Indigenous students to consider a career in media.
The collaboration comes out of the university department's Institute for Inclusive, Investigative and Innovative Journalism, which is headed by associate professor and former CBC Montreal radio news anchor Kristy Snell.
Journalism students at the university mentored graduates from KSS as they developed story ideas, interviewed subjects and produced videos about people in their community.
CBC Montreal gave their finished stories a home on cbc.ca and on the television newscast.
Multipurpose community centre
Construction of Kahnawà:ke's new multipurpose building is almost complete. The centre will accommodate several community groups, and project members are hoping it will also help boost tourism in the community.
This story was produced by Kahnawake Survival School reporter Ranonkwatsheronkwen Abraira with the assistance of Concordia mentor Jared Lackman-Mincoff.
Importance of beadwork in Kahnawà:ke
In Kahnawà:ke, beadwork helps connect many people to their culture. Kahnawake Survival School reporter Aleisha Diabo spoke with two well-known beaders in the community to find out more.
She was assisted by Concordia mentor Chantal Bellefeuille.
Passing on Kanien'kéha
Kahnawake Survival School reporter Tekaweientehtáhkwen Diabo spoke with Kahnawà:ke's Kanáhne Rice about how teaching her young daughter to speak Kanien'kéha has been a healing experience.
Emily Pasquarelli was Tekaweientehtáhkwen's mentor from Concordia.
Meet the KSS reporters
CBC Montreal reporter Matt D'Amours spoke to the Kahnawake Survival School reporters about what it means for them to be able to share stories from their community.
He served as a consultant for this project.
