politics

Understanding history and who wields power central to effective political coverage of Indigenous communities

By JASMINE BALA Staff Reporter Indigenous people want their leaders held accountable, but journalists should be cautious about perpetuating negative stereotypes, Ryerson School of Journalism Rogers Visiting Journalist Duncan McCue said during a lecture on Indigenous politics. By way of example, McCue said stories such as those of the “crooked” and “corrupt” chiefs that make massive salaries and go on…