Module 2, Entry #1

Media Portrayals of Aboriginal People

URL: http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/aboriginal_people/index.cfm

The Media Awareness Network provides resources and support pertaining to media and information literacy for youth.  Sharing tips for parents and classroom activities and lesson plans for teachers, this website has an array of information about media and specific scenarios and communities.  A simple website search can lead one to a variety of articles pertaining specifically to Aboriginal experiences in regards to media.  Issues discussed include common portrayals of Aboriginal people, the effects of stereotyping on youth and the history of Aboriginal development in Canada.  Additionally to providing clear examples and explanations of these issues, each article is accompanied by web resources and recommended readings.  The shared links lead to interesting pages such as the NFB,  Aboriginal news sites and independently written articles.

I find the articles available on the website as well as the one’s recommended by the website to be excellent tools for anyone wishing to educate youth about the reality of media and the misrepresentations that are often taught as common knowledge.  Moreover the information can be of interest to any individual wishing to be exposed to this issue and begin more extensive research.

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