Duncan McCue

Duncan McCue is an Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University, where he began a tenure-track position on July 1, 2023. He specializes in Indigenous Journalism and (Story)telling, and is actively involved in developing a new journalism skills certificate program delivered in Indigenous communities. McCue maintains a professional association with CBC News while advancing academic initiatives at Carleton.

McCue holds a law degree from the University of British Columbia and an undergraduate degree in English from the University of King’s College. His academic journey is complemented by extensive professional experience in broadcast journalism and media education.

His research and teaching focus on decolonizing journalism practices, ethical reporting in Indigenous communities, and Indigenous storytelling methodologies. He developed the influential online resource Reporting in Indigenous Communities, which evolved into his textbook Decolonizing Journalism: A Guide to Reporting in Indigenous Communities. His memoir, The Shoe Boy, reflects his personal connection to Cree culture and life in northern Quebec.

While no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the provided text, McCue's body of work centers on narrative journalism, Indigenous media representation, and podcast storytelling, as demonstrated by acclaimed productions like Kuper Island and Helluva Story.

• Award-winning CBC broadcaster

Mccue has advised and taught journalism students at the University of British Columbia, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Carleton University as a visiting fellow. He is currently leading curriculum development for a new certificate program in Indigenous communities, though no formal grants are mentioned in the text.

McCue is developing academic programming and resources such as the journalism skills certificate and the Reporting in Indigenous Communities platform, reflecting his commitment to community-based media education and collaborative storytelling initiatives.