Includes bibliographical references (pages 244-253) and index (pages [254]-268).

A brief history of Indigenous relations in Canada -- Part 1: At the desk -- First contact -- Historical news stereotypes of Indigenous peoples -- Beyond victims and warriors: choosing Indigenous news stories -- Positive versus negative stories -- Searching for solutions -- How to pitch a story successfully -- "Where are you from?" :rethinking objectivity -- Part 2: In the field -- Indian time -- Indigenous customs and protocols -- Who represents the "Indigenous perspective"? -- White characters and Indigenous agency -- Trauma-informed reporting -- Story-takers: how to deal with 500+ years of rage -- Breaking news: Indians Are funny! -- Part 3: On the air -- Terminology and lexicon -- Context and colonial amnesia -- Accountability, reciprocity, and criticism -- Social media: the new moccasin telegraph -- Reconciliation and journalism -- Part 4 : Teachings -- Becoming trauma-informed: a conversation with Connie Walker -- Lessons in humility: a conversation with Waubgeshig Rice -- "In love with my people": a conversation with Mark Trahant -- Northern reflections: a conversation with Juanita Taylor -- Respect and relationships: a conversation with Tanya Talaga -- In pursuit of truth: a conversation with Karyn Pugliese -- Punching up: a conversation with Tim Fontaine -- The need for knowledge-based journalism: a conversation with Merelda Fiddler-Potter -- Asking hard questions: a conversation with Tristan Ahtone -- Conclusion: the last word -- Appendix 1: UNDRIP articles relating to media -- Appendix 2: TRC calls to action relating to media -- Appendix 3: OCAP principles for Indigenous research and data collection -- Appendix 4: Residential school apology -- Additional Resources -- Bibliography -- Index.