| Description |
xxiv, 222 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Southern exposure: Portrayals of the North -- Communication in context: Language, literacy, politics, and education -- Evolution of communications in the North -- Technology and circumpolar village: Networking, broadcasting, and accessing the future -- Communications in the Yukon -- Print media coverage up here and outside -- Old patterns, future directions -- Appendices: A-Native news network of Canada statement of principles -- B-Catalogue of Northern community radio -- D-Catalogue of Northern newspapers and magazines -- E-Catalogue of Northern Internet resources -- F-Catalogue of broadcast sites for television Northern Canada -- Notes -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
A chronology of developments in communications in Canadian Arctic, sub-Arctic, and circumpolar regions (shown on maps) prefaces a discussion of "Southern exposure" media portrayals of aboriginals. The final chapter looks at future directions challenging the colonial mentality. B&w illustrations include a politically incorrect cartoon, magazine covers, and remote satellite dish installations. Appended materials include a statement of principles from the Native News Network of Canada; and catalogues of northern community media resources, and broadcast sites for Television Northern Canada |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [199]-212) and index |
| Subject |
Indian mass media -- Canada, Northern.
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Indigenous peoples and mass media -- Canada, Northern.
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Mass media -- Canada, Northern.
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| LC no. |
00551467 |
| ISBN |
0774807067 |
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0774807075 paperback |
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