① 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.

A. University of Regina, School of Journalism B. University of Journalism, Regina C. FNUC, Education D. University of Saskatchewan, Journalism

 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.

 Cassandra completed this program in  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.

 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?

 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.

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

 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.

 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!

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