Brian and grandchildren
Media Awareness Network has a section on Aboriginal Stereotyping?media literacy and digital literacy resources for teachers and parents
by Brian Beaton - Monday, 25 October 2010, 07:05 AM
 

Good afternoon ... Just got a message from the founder of this web site who was looking for information about our work. I thought everyone might like to bookmark this site as a great resource for resources and support for everyone interested in media literacy and digital literacy for young people.

Media Awareness Network
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/index.cfm

Media and Internet Education Resources

For Teachers (http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/index.cfm)
Lesson plans, classroom activities, background articles, Canadian resources for media education

For Parents (http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/parents/index.cfm) Practical tips for helping parents manage media in the home

Media Awareness Network has a section on Aboriginal Stereotyping at:

 

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

And then scroll down to six more clickable “chapters” in tiny red print:

 

Aboriginal People

Common Portrayals of Aboriginal People | Aboriginal People in the News | Native Names and Imagery in Sports | The Impact of Stereotyping on Young People | The Development of Aboriginal Broadcasting in Canada | Aboriginal Voices in the Arts and Media | The Importance of Media Education

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