Canada's charitable centre for digital media literacy, providing resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities. FR: @HabiloMedias
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On our next podcast:
Matthew Johnson, Dir of Education @MediaSmarts discusses raising discerning digitally-savvy kids, with @liannecastelino
Sat Oct 31 at 10:30am
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21 years ago, we never would’ve dreamed the CN Tower would light up for #MediaLiteracyWeek! 💗
If you're in Toronto, look for the magenta and teal lights or watch live @TourCNTower cntower.ca/live-views
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The elusive Canadian house hippo is back! But is it real? 🦛
In recognition of Media Literacy Week (Oct. 26-30), your Toronto Zoo, the @TourCNTower and @MediaSmarts have teamed up to bring back a beloved Canadian icon with an important message and reminder to celebrate Media Literacy Week - a national event to promote digital media literacy which runs from October 26-30.
Learn more ⬇️
Today is #DigitalCitizenDay, sponsored by TikTok Canada! Being a responsible digital citizen means respecting others and thinking about the choices we make online.
What’s one thing you’d like to see change for the better online?
digitalcitizenday.ca
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Media Literacy Week is here! 📚
This week is all about learning, sharing, and building the skills to better understand and engage with the media around us.
#PressReader #MediaLiteracyWeek #MediaLiteracy #Libraries
Did you know we produce a regular column for @Todaysparent? Read our latest blogs covering topics like AI bedtime stories and giving your child their first tablet: ow.ly/jfJs5101oum
#MediaLiteracyWeek
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Happy #MediaLitWk!
#CatholicTeachers know first-hand that media literacy and critical thinking are vital skills for navigating our increasingly digitized world. #onted
For anyone looking for helpful resources and events, check out @MediaSmarts' hub!👇
mediasmarts.ca/mlw-teachers-…
Looking for ways to bring #MediaLiteracyWeek home?
Parent Central brings together resources to help families talk about the digital world, build media literacy skills and navigate online life together.
Explore it here: ow.ly/N7Gb5101khs
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From libraries and community spaces to broadband connectivity, infrastructure helps connect us to information we rely on every day.
This #MediaLiteracyWeek, think critically about what you see and share online.
ALT Three university students sit outside on campus with their cell phones.
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With so much information at our fingertips, media literacy helps us navigate the online world with confidence. This #MediaLiteracyWeek, we're launching two new programs to help our community build digital skills and stay safe online.
🔗Learn more: ow.ly/F2ff5100Lxq
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Is it real? Is it AI?🤖🔍 This #MediaLiteracyWeek, build the skills to recognize misinformation, understand AI-generated content and make informed choices online. Check out medialiteracyweek.ca & join our webinar today on AI Fraud & Scams: bit.ly/4k7TfMa
MediaSmarts Talks...MediaSmarts! For this #MediaLiteracyWeek episode, we're joined by our ED Kathryn Ann Hill to reflect on 30 years of digital media literacy in Canada and consider how it might change in 30 more. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zN9amulL…
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This week is #MediaLiteracyWeek! It's Canada’s annual event promoting digital media literacy in classrooms, libraries and communities across the country.
@MediaSmarts has five tips to keep us thinking critically.
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Are you online reading this? Then you’re a digital citizen! 🌐
Being a responsible digital citizen means navigating online spaces with safety, respect, and compassion.
Before you share, pause and check. 🤔🔍
#DigitalCitizenDay on Oct 28. Free resources: digitalcitizenday.ca
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What influences the content you see online?
3%Friends
10%Creators
57%Algorithms
30%All of the above
30 votes • 4 daysExplore our newest lesson plan for #MediaLiteracyWeek! Shields Up! Cyber Safety helps Grades 7–9 students explore online risks and practical ways to stay safer, including the CIRA Canadian Shield app.
Developed with support from CIRA
ow.ly/wjJL5100XwL
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This week is Media Literacy Week – October 26 to 30th: “Wait… What?”
In an increasingly complex digital world with AI, social media, and the prevalence of misinformation and online hate, we often find ourselves asking, “wait… what?”
Media Literacy Week is a national event that promotes digital media literacy, with activities and events taking place in classrooms, libraries, museums, and across Canada. For more information and to explore parent and #onted teacher resources, visit mediasmarts.ca.
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Navigating the digital world takes curiosity and critical thinking.
Manitoba has officially proclaimed Oct 26–30, 2026 as #MediaLiteracyWeek. From verifying sources to building safe spaces for youth, media literacy empowers us all to engage responsibly.
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📊 #MediaLiteracyWeek is here!
Help students build data literacy skills with our Decoding Canadian Economic Data lesson plan. They'll learn to analyze economic data, question headlines, and uncover the story behind the numbers. 📈 👉 bit.ly/3XvaD2o
ALT Colorful infographic with illustrations of charts, graphs and stacks of coins.
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The #MediaLiteracyWeek starts today! With so much of our daily lives happening online, knowing how to navigate media critically is more important than ever.
Our Media Impact workshop explores how media can influence the way we think and make decisions.
ygta.ca/ygap
ALT Not everything you see in the media is as it seems