THE MEDIA, ABORIGINAL PEOPLE AND COMMON SENSE

http://www2.brandonu.ca/library/CJNS/25.1/cjnsv25no1_pg311-335.pdf

This appeared in the The Canadian Journal of Native Studies in 2005. It is an ethnographic research study looking at “print media coverage of Aboriginal issues.” It concludes by stating that stereotyping in the media is prevalent, unsympathetic audiences are common and indifferent attitudes are widespread. Public support of aboriginal issues is generally poor and Canadians in general have little knowledge of Aboriginal concerns. It is an interesting article peering into the Media and perceptions of the public.