The Sheridan College Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design College Diploma Journalism program has helped countless storytellers launch their journeys into the world of media. In this program, you’ll learn how to tell stories on a variety of platforms, preparing you for career opportunities in digital media, broadcast, television, public relations, marketing, graphics, editing, writing, reporting and more.

Working in our state-of-the-art HD-TV news studio, you’ll broadcast live college-wide and stream online. You’ll also write news, shoot photos and create videos and interactive features for the Sheridan Sun news website, TV and radio. In your final semester, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in a field placement at a Canadian broadcaster (TV or radio), website, newspaper or magazine.”

Benefit from Sheridan’s partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University

If you’re interested in continuing your studies after completing Sheridan’s Journalism diploma program, you can apply for advanced entry into the Bachelor of Journalism program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU; formerly Ryerson University). Sheridan Journalism graduates who are accepted into the program at TMU can complete their degree in just over 2 years, providing even more opportunities for advancement in your journalism career.

The Program’s Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

The Journalism program makes no explicit commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

Sheridan College’s Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support Plant (2018 – 2022)

Priority #2

Advance quality teaching and deep learning through inclusive, learner-focused design and academic support services that embrace the diverse strengths of our students

• The model emphasizes the creation of culturally appropriate curriculum in partnership with Indigenous knowledge keepers in developing instructional resources for use across Sheridan

Priority #3:

Cement our commitment to polytechnic education by promoting and supporting scholarship, research and creative activities.

• the model emphasizes the creation of culturally appropriate curriculum in partnership with Indigenous knowledge keepers, and the development of instructional resources…We will also work closely with the Undergraduate Research Office to identify opportunities to understand the impacts of Truth and Reconciliation within Sheridan’s learning community.”

Call to Action # 86

We call upon Canadian journalism programs and media schools to require education for all students on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. 

Mandatory Course: No. No explicit reference.

Journalism Program’s Commitment to Call to Action # 86: 0 out of 5 = 0%

1	The history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools
No. No explicit reference.
2	The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
No. No explicit reference.
3	Treaties and Aboriginal rights
No. No explicit reference.
4	Indigenous law
No. No explicit reference.
5	Aboriginal–Crown Relations
No. No explicit reference.

Land Acknowledgement

Located on Sheridan’s Land Acknowledgment document:

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather has been and still is the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, the Métis, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Since time immemorial, numerous Indigenous nations and Indigenous peoples have lived and passed through this territory.  

We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty which emphasizes the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

Sheridan College affirms it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working and living on this land.”

NOTE: All content has been submitted to the respective faculty for validation to ensure accuracy and currency as of the time of posting. The Sheridan College Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design College Diploma Journalism program DID NOT RESPOND to any of the multiple Indigenous Watchdog inquiries. Managing Editor: Douglas Sinclair: Publisher, Indigenous Watchdog Lead Researcher, Timothy Maton, Ph.D