"Sharing Our Stories with All Canadians": Decolonizing Aboriginal Media and Aboriginal Media Politics in Canada

Knopf, Kerstin

doi:10.17953/aicr.34.1.48752q2m62u18tx2

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“…Since decolonising methodologies aim to empower Indigenous communities (Smith, 2012;Jacob, 2013) the decolonisation of social media studies should center Indigenous perspectives and their experiences with social media, and, much like mass media, provide a counter perspective to colonial discourses (Knopf, 2010, Smith, 2012. For example, Knopf (2010), in a study about decolonising media in Canada, states that Aboriginal peoples by Further, in recent years there has been an increase in the use of social media platforms and digital tactics to raise awareness about a multitude of injustices American Indians face such as the protection of sacred sites and the environment against mining or commercial development (e.g. Keystone Pipeline, San Francisco Peaks), violence against Native women, the representation of Natives in sports and media, the cultural appropriation and theft of cultural property and practices, and civil rights.…”

Section: Decolonising Social Media Studies By Celebrating Survivalmentioning

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Protecting Oak Flat: Narratives Of Survivance As Observed Through Digital Activism

Parkhurst

2017

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American Indians are increasingly using social media/social network platforms as a tool to influence policy through social change. The activist group Apache Stronghold represents a case of American Indians utilising social media tools to protect Oak Flat and influence federal Indian policy. Oak Flat is sacred Apache land located in Superior, Arizona. United States legislators transferred Oak Flat to the mining company Resolution Copper as part of the omnibus National Defense Authorization Act of 2015. Qualitative analysis of social media content and advocacy tactics -specifically through use of timeline and digital ethnographyof Apache Stronghold from 2015-2016 reveal the interrelated nature of on-the-ground efforts, online efforts, solidarity efforts, and legislative support efforts. In sum, these efforts express narratives of survivance, healing, and a future orientation, as a unique dimension of social change.

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Section: Decolonising Social Media Studies By Celebrating Survivalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Protecting Oak Flat: Narratives Of Survivance As Observed Through Digital Activism

Parkhurst

2017

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“…Important to note is that there is evidence that Aboriginal media actively challenges these discourses (Coleby & Giles, 2013), thus, working with Alberta Sweetgrass was less concerning. Aboriginal media sources in Canada, like Alberta Sweetgrass, provide a decolonizing media source (Knopf, 2010) to share community-based knowledge that highlights Indigenous initiatives accurately and from a strengths-based approach (Coleby & Giles, 2013). Our responsibility as initiative leaders was to represent the community respectfully and share knowledge approved by the community.…”

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Considering culturally relevant practices and knowledge-sharing when creating an activity-promoting community research agenda

Coppola

McHugh

2016

Sport, Education and Society

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The purpose of the article is to discuss and reflect upon a process of building relationships and conducting community consultations to co-create a relevant community-based participatory research agenda exploring Indigenous youth activity-promoting programming. Four consultations were conducted with approximately 30 community members in Edmonton, Alberta to relevantly and respectfully engage Indigenous Peoples and community members in discussions about Indigenous youth activity-promoting programming. A research question was created from the community consultations to inform relevant knowledge generation. A research agenda was also created with community members to inform future community engagement in the research. We reflect upon our process and discuss the strengths, challenges, and recommendations of incorporating culturally-relevant practices and sharing knowledge within and outside of the community group. This work contributes to literature enhancing relevant and respectful methodological and relational research practices with Indigenous Peoples and communities. INDIGENOUS YOUTH ACTIVITY-PROMOTING PROGRAMMING 3Considering Culturally-Relevant Practices and Knowledge-Sharing when Creating an Activity- Promoting Community Research AgendaThe role of sport in affirming Indigenous cultures and identities has been documented in the sport literature, and research has demonstrated the role of sport for the holistic development and overall health of Indigenous 1 youth (Forsyth & Wamsley, 2006;Hanna, 2009). Specifically, scholars have indicated that sport may be one of the "most salient mediums for recapturing spirits" among Aboriginal 2 Canadians (Forsyth & Wamsley, 2006, p. 294) and may positively impact the physical, mental, and emotional health of Aboriginal youth (Hanna, 2009). Sport is just one of the many forms of physical activity that can contribute to health. For instance, the Alberta Indigenous Games Resource Manual for Walking in Balance (2013) reports Indigenous community members' support of a holistic approach to youth development and leadership in areas such as sport and activity. Several Indigenous athletes, such as Olympic medalists Billy Mills and Waneek Horn-Miller, and high-school scholar athlete Sheridan Fox-Many Grey Horses, were featured in the Alberta Indigenous Games Resource Manual, and shared sport and activity experiences in their lives. These athletes discussed the role of others, as well as culture and traditions, in holistic development and activity promotion. For instance, Fox-Many Grey Horses competes nationally in rodeo, barrel racing, and breakaway roping and has excelled in both high school academics and athletics. She discussed the inspiration of her aunties, parents, and grandparents who supported and encouraged her to achieve her full potential. Waneek Horn-Miller discussed the role of traditions and culture in enhancing her sport experience. She said:1 The term "Indigenous" is capitalized when referring to Indigenous Peoples, who are native to a land (NAHO, 2012) and r...

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“…APTN, as well as Indigenous radio stations, are subject to the governing rules of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Knopf, 2010). Reporters at these Indigenous media outlets also abide by the journalistic standards of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council and share some of the commitments of mainstream Western journalists, such as striving for neutrality, non-bias, and being a political watchdog (Hafsteinsson, 2013).…”

Section: The Neocolonial Politics Of Journalism Culturesmentioning

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“…For example, news programming often defies national borders-especially the Canada/U.S. border-by including stories about Indigenous peoples in other countries (Hafsteinsson, 2013;Knopf, 2010). Reporters engage in community-based efforts, rooting stories within the cultural and historical specificity of the affected community.…”

Section: Practising Anti-colonial and Anti-capitalist Pedagogies In Jmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A recent and growing body of multidisciplinary knowledge reveals the significant role of mass media and communication in the ongoing oppression of Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world (Decolonize Media Collective, 2016;Furniss, 2001;Goerke, 2013;Harding, 2006;Jiwani & Young, 2006;Knopf, 2010;Pierro, Barrera, Blackstock, Harding, McCue, & Metatawabin, 2013;Valaskakis, 2005). The voices of journalism and communication educators have been largely absent in these critical decolonizing narratives; yet as Coward (1993) suggests, " [J]ournalism and mass communication teachers have a special responsibility to address the topic" (p. 122).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Co-Created Learning: Decolonizing Journalism Education in Canada

Todorova

2016

Canadian Journal of Communication

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"Sharing Our Stories with All Canadians": Decolonizing Aboriginal Media and Aboriginal Media Politics in Canada

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Protecting Oak Flat: Narratives Of Survivance As Observed Through Digital Activism

Protecting Oak Flat: Narratives Of Survivance As Observed Through Digital Activism

Considering culturally relevant practices and knowledge-sharing when creating an activity-promoting community research agenda

Co-Created Learning: Decolonizing Journalism Education in Canada

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