Media Portrayals of Religion: Introduction

Canada is a culturally diverse country that is home to many different religions. These religions, however, are not always equally represented in Canadian media, where portrayals of religion are often stereotyped and disempowering.

Helping kids authenticate information online

“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.”

Outcome Chart - Manitoba - Interactive Media 35S

Common Outcomes

Students will…

3. Assess textual, numerical, aural, and visual information, as well as the source of the media, to determine context, perspective, bias, and/or motive. (G-3.2)

4. Self-assess ICT representations and go beyond established criteria by enhancing meaning and/or artistry, according to topic, audience, purpose, and occasion. (Pr-3.2)

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies Grade 10

This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - English Language Arts Kindergarten

This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Northwest Territories, Kindergarten English Language Arts curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Visual Art 2202

Overall Expectations:

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Writing 10: 521A Creative Writing

Overall Expectations:

Students will be expected to:

1.1 develop their abilities to write creatively and expressively

1.3 write fluently, confidently, and creatively for a variety of purposes and audiences

Specific Expectations:

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Writing 11: 521A Creative Writing

Overall Expectations:

Students will be expected to:

1.1 develop their abilities to write creatively and expressively

1.3 write fluently, confidently, and creatively for a variety of purposes and audiences

Specific Expectations:

Outcome Chart - Prince Edward Island - Writing 12: 521A Creative Writing

Overall Expectations:

Students will be expected to:

1.1 develop their abilities to write creatively and expressively

1.3 write fluently, confidently, and creatively for a variety of purposes and audiences

Specific Expectations:

New platform helps youth push back when they see hate online 

May 18, 2022 – Ottawa 

MediaSmarts announces today the release of My Voice is Louder Than Hate, a new resource that uses digital storytelling and meme-making tools to encourage youth to push back when they encounter hate online.