Media Literacy Week starts today, theme “Fact or Fake: Help the World Stop Misinformation in Its Tracks”
OTTAWA, Nov. 5, 2018 /CNW/ – The 13th annual Media Literacy Week officially kicks off today!
CIRA partners with MediaSmarts on new research into the digital lives of Canadian youth
OTTAWA, April 10, 2019 – The partnership supports pioneering research into the digital lives of Canadian families
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is pledging its support for the next phase of a unique, multi-year research project that investigates the online behaviours of Canadian youth. This platinum sponsorship of $82,600 is CIRA’s latest in support of national not-for-profit organization MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy.
Study finds only 10% of Canadian youth intervene when they see hate online
Platforms and parents both have critical roles to play in changing cultures of hatred for young people online
OTTAWA, May 29, 2019 – While Canadian youth think it’s important to speak up when they see hate online, only 10% frequently do so, according to a new research study conducted by MediaSmarts, Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy.
Those tiny hippos in your house? They’re back to teach us about ‘fake news’
Ottawa, ON – October 1, 2019
They’re cute, they steal your socks, they ride your robot vacuum… and they’re back to help us remember to not believe everything we see online. The house hippo who stole our hearts in a public service announcement in 1999 has come back to Break the Fake in a new campaign from MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy.
“Break the Fake”: Media Literacy Week starts today, promoting fact-checking and stopping the spread of misinformation
Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2019
MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) are today launching Media Literacy Week (October 7 to 11) with teachers and students, libraries and museums, and community groups across the country engaging in activities that encourage Canadians to “Break the Fake” and check information they see online before sharing it.
MediaSmarts research suggests savvy, connected youth are deeply aware of the pitfalls and benefits of technology use
Digital literacy report highlights youth perspectives on device use in the classroom and negotiating trust with parents
February 5, 2020 - A new Canadian report highlights the need for more research and resources to help parents, educators, and policymakers work with youth to develop the skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world.
New digital skills workshops for under-represented women across Canada
Ottawa, ON – February 11, 2020
In celebration of Safer Internet Day, MediaSmarts and YWCA Canada are proud to launch a series of digital literacy workshops to help empower under-represented women from communities across the country.
New videos aim to stop teens from sharing other peoples’ intimate images without consent
February 11, 2020 - A series of videos and resources from MediaSmarts and TELUS Wise are launching for Safer Internet Day with the message that it’s never okay to share someone’s sext without their consent.
“Check First. Share After” campaign aims to help stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation
Most Canadians probably can’t make a million masks. But this campaign can help save lives.
May 20, 2020 - MediaSmarts, Canada’s not-for-profit centre for digital literacy, is launching the Check First. Share After campaign today to encourage Canadians to check the source of info about COVID-19 before sharing it.
Media Literacy Week 2022 kicks off, bringing with it the first-ever Digital Citizen Day
Canada’s 17th annual Media Literacy Week starts today and it’s an opportunity to put the spotlight on digital media literacy, and how essential it is that we all know how to use, understand and engage with the digital media we use every day.