On this episode of A News Lens: Magnifying the Margins, hosts Dillon Neufeld and Connor Spivak look at the relationship between Indigenous people and media, and how certain narratives have shaped how Indigenous people are seen in Canada. Dillon and Connor talk to Jayson Black-Kettle, a Siksika community member, about how stereotypes in films and news have led to real-world distrust. Jayson shares his experience working in the media industry as an Indigenous storyteller and talks about how important it is to have representation directly from the communities. This episode highlights the importance of reshaping outdated narratives as a way to move forward and build understanding in a rapidly changing media landscape.
What is A New Lens: Magnifying the Margins?
A News Lens: Magnifying the Margins is a podcast series produced by Broadcast students at Mount Royal University for CMRU.ca.
A New Lens explores how stories are told, and who gets left out. Each episode looks at the way media shape our understanding of different communities, and makes room for voices and perspectives we don’t hear often enough.