MediaSmarts

06/23/2026

Nationally bestselling writer Janie Chang is rallying Canadian authors in support of mandatory K-12 media literacy education across the country. For MediaSmarts Talks, Janie shares what sparked the initiative and open letter which now has 100+ signatories, including Margaret Atwood and Louise Penny.

Visit our YouTube to watch the full conversation with Canadian authors Janie Chang and Susan Juby.

06/22/2026

It’s time to save the date! 🗓️

Media Literacy Week returns for its 21st year from October 26-30, 2026.

Keep an eye out for exciting updates about this year’s event (and more on MediaSmarts 30th anniversary!).

06/21/2026

For , read our tips for parents on how to manage music in the home: https://ow.ly/XBwT50Zei75

06/19/2026

Wow, June! 😅 We thought May was busy... Here are a few tips, from one parent to another, to make this month a little bit easier: https://mediasmarts.ca/blog/schools-almost-out-summer-long-you-can-survive-june

A Little Bit of Momsense

Another school year is coming to an end, and parents everywhere are looking at their June calendars wondering how everything is going to fit into a...

06/18/2026

Hate often spreads by dividing people into “us” and “them,” using fear, stereotypes, and false claims.

Digital media literacy helps people recognize these tactics and respond with empathy, critical thinking and care.

For 30 years, MediaSmarts has helped Canadians understand how hate and misinformation spread — and how to push back.

Support this work and help ensure these skills continue to reach communities across Canada. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/9910

In our connected world, digital media literacy isn’t optional — it’s foundational.

06/18/2026

Hate propaganda can sometimes be disguised as a reasonable argument. But if you learn to spot these signs, you’ll recognize hate messages whether they’re in a post, an article, a video or a meme.

Hate propaganda can sometimes be disguised as a reasonable argument...

06/16/2026

MediaSmarts Talks...Canadian authors advocating for digital media literacy! Today we're joined by Janie Chang and Susan Juby to learn about Canadians for Media Literacy, an initiative to rally Canada's literary community around mandatory digital media literacy in schools, and their open letter to the Federal government, currently signed by 100+ Canadian authors including Margaret Atwood and Louise Penny.

Watch now:

MediaSmarts talks... making digital media literacy mandatory in Can...

06/16/2026

Last chance to nominate!

Applications close tomorrow - June 17, 2026.

🚨There’s still time to nominate (or self-nominate!) 🚨

Do you know a young person who’s launched a podcast, led online activism or created media that makes a difference? Or an educator who inspires critical thinking through creative, engaging projects?

We’re recognizing one youth leader (ages 13–18) and one K–12 educator for our first MediaSmarts Digital Media Literacy Awards!

Applications close June 17, 2026!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ulAP50Z9ue7

06/09/2026

🚨There’s still time to nominate (or self-nominate!) 🚨

Do you know a young person who’s launched a podcast, led online activism or created media that makes a difference? Or an educator who inspires critical thinking through creative, engaging projects?

We’re recognizing one youth leader (ages 13–18) and one K–12 educator for our first MediaSmarts Digital Media Literacy Awards!

Applications close June 17, 2026!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ulAP50Z9ue7

06/06/2026

Did you know that some of our lesson plans come with plug and play video versions? We’ve designed them for teachers to present with minimal prep time (which just might come in handy around the end of the school year!).

What’s real online (fact-checking lesson for Grades 3-5) https://mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resources/break-fake-what%E2%80%99s-real-online

Thinking about hate (Grades 8-10): https://mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resources/thinking-about-hate-lesson

Put your best face forward (Body image lesson for Grades 7-9): https://mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resources/put-your-best-face-forward