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

Hate often spreads by dividing people into “us” and “them.” For 30 years, MediaSmarts has helped Canadians push back through digital media literacy education. Support this work and our 30th anniversary with a donation today: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/9910

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy_8ETI8GlU

MediaSmarts Talks...Canadian authors advocating for digital media literacy! We're joined by Janie Chang and Susan Juby to learn about a new initiative and to rally Canada's literary community around mandatory digital media literacy in schools. Watch now: https://youtu.be/bIH-VwI4ZKs

There’s still time to nominate (or self-nominate!) 🚨 Know someone helping create a safer, more informed and inclusive digital world? We’re recognizing one youth leader and one educator for our first MediaSmarts Digital Media Literacy Awards! Apply by June 17, 2026! https://ow.ly/9nLJ50Z9ue4

This discussion was part of the launch of Evidence for Democracy’s latest report on the evolution of misinformation in Canada. Watch the full panel recording on our YouTube: youtu.be/65QPQ6ysCaU?... @mediasmarts.bsky.social

MediaSmarts would like to extend a sincere thank you to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon for granting viceregal patronage to MediaSmarts and supporting our work to advance digital media literacy in Canada. https://mediasmarts.ca/about-us/patron

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!). Here’s one for Grades 3-5: https://ow.ly/vtbj50Z8bmo

Happy Pride Month, Canada! 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦 We’re proud to offer resources for exploring 2SLGBTQ+ representation in media and other relevant topics. Find general information, lesson plans and workshops here: https://ow.ly/qhBB50Z7XT6

Giveaway! 🎉📖 We’ve partnered with House of Anansi Press to give you the chance to win one of three advanced copies of Fake Gnus, the new children’s book written and illustrated by Leslie Helakoski. Enter to win: https://forms.office.com/r/byUv8hKCRW

⭐ Resource of the Day ⭐ For the Global Day of Parents, check out our self-directed workshop on supporting children’s well-being and help them balance the risks and benefits of digital media. Raising Digitally Resilient Kids: https://ow.ly/HrI350Z6bHE

⭐ Resource of the day ⭐ If there's one lesson we would make mandatory for everyone, it would be this one. 👀 Consensus or Conspiracy? (Grades 9-12): https://ow.ly/axFz50Z5yCZ

Do you know an educator helping students navigate today’s media environment with confidence and critical thinking? The MediaSmarts Educator of the Year Award is now accepting nominations. Learn more and nominate someone (or self-nominate) before June 17: https://ow.ly/Mcvl50Z59Mw

Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay, we've updated our free lesson plans for exploring tobacco marketing in the classroom: Selling tobacco (Grades 7-10) - https://ow.ly/ItH450Z38li Mirror image (Grades 5-9) - https://ow.ly/VeLJ50Z38lj Tobacco labels (Grades 6-9) - https://ow.ly/tmKQ50Z38lk

Know a young person who puts digital media literacy into action? Nominate them for MediaSmarts’ inaugural Youth Leader Award! We’re recognizing a Canadian youth making a difference in their classroom, community or online spaces. Learn more: https://ow.ly/XIwW50Z2Gms

Know a Canadian youth or educator thinking outside the box on digital media literacy? Canadian Innovation Week is a great time to recognize them by nominating them for a MediaSmarts' Digital Media Literacy Award! Learn more: https://ow.ly/3cKP50YZ036 #CIW26 Fondation Rideau Hall Foundation

It's a big time for sports! 🏒⚾ As baseball season rolls in, our parent blogger (and her family of mega fans) is reflecting on the major role social media has played in connecting fans to the game. https://mediasmarts.ca/blog/social-media-and-baseball

In Winnipeg, General Wolfe School students used Google’s reverse-image search engine, as well as credible news outlets, to come to conclusions during Reality Champion. MediaSmarts' Matthew Johnson comments. (via @winnipegfreepress.com) www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2026/0...

As part of our 30th anniversary, MediaSmarts is proud to launch Canada's inaugural Digital Media Literacy Awards. We’re recognizing: 🏆 One Youth Leader 🏆 One K–12 Educator Know someone making a difference? Nominate them (or yourself!). Learn more: https://ow.ly/QzOm50YWBix

If your kindergartener is drawn to "spooky" videos, you're not alone! For @todaysparent.bsky.social, we're sharing our best tips for how to tell if it's TOO spooky and what you can do about it: www.todaysparent.com/kids/spooky-...

“When the evidence isn’t clear, a sweeping ban risks doing more harm than good, offering the appearance of a solution while missing the opportunity to understand what works best.“ Social media bans can put kids at more risk. via @mediasmarts.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Our director of research joined CTV Your Morning Vancouver to talk about why risky social media trends are appealing to teens. Watch now: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...

In a recent op-ed in @theglobeandmail.com, MediaSmarts’ Director of Research Dr. Kara Brisson-Boivin examines what the evidence actually says about proposed social media bans and why, despite good intentions, they may risk doing more harm than good. 👉 ow.ly/vObB50YSvgy

We’re hiring a Marketing Coordinator (through Canada Summer Jobs)! Join MediaSmarts to support Media Literacy Week and gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation and outreach. Apply by May 15: https://mediasmarts.ca/about-us/careers

Not all heroes wear capes...some wear pajamas and refuse to power down at bedtime. On #SuperheroDay, here are some tips to help keep playtime positive and safe: https://ow.ly/RxkC50YR0Ne

Manitoba's Premier announced a ban on youth using social media and AI chatbots on Saturday during a speech. Should B.C. follow suit? Our director of research Kara Brisson-Boivin joined CBC Radio's BC Today to comment. Listen here: https://ow.ly/yTPz50YR775

With World Press Freedom Day coming up, help Grade 7–12 students curate their digital news feeds and push back against algorithm-driven bias. Check out our new lesson plan: https://ow.ly/Q5RS50YQuuk

It’s World IP Day! Paying attention to where content comes from is part of being a good digital citizen. Learn more: https://ow.ly/J9qb50YP01Y

It’s Global Youth Service Day! When young people take action in their communities, it makes a real difference. Help your students extend that impact into their online spaces with our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/CsXN50YOZTv

It’s World Book and Copyright Day! What’s the difference between copyright and trademark? Our free lesson plan explores how intellectual property works in real-world cases like the rights to the comic book hero Superman: https://ow.ly/RYTV50YOxFT

Happy #EarthDay! How do news stories shape what we think we know about natural disasters and their impact? Explore it with your Grade 7–12 students: https://ow.ly/r3hp50YNTbZ

During Stress Awareness Month, it’s worth taking a closer look at our tech habits. Our self-guided workshop helps parents and caregivers find a healthy balance: https://ow.ly/GIB950YL46v

Looking for a workshop on AI, online safety, misinformation or digital well-being? MediaSmarts offers sessions for parents, educators, youth, older adults and more, in schools or community settings. Learn more: https://ow.ly/LGlt50YL422

World Book and Copyright Day is April 23! Writers, artists and critics all draw on existing texts in different ways. This lesson helps students explore how that works and what it means: https://ow.ly/UKQ350YL2Ky

It’s World Art Day! This lesson helps students transform their thoughts about digital life into something creative and shareable: https://ow.ly/IXWc50YJQaU

Getting ready for Earth Day? This lesson gets students thinking about green spaces in their community and how maps represent them: https://ow.ly/4XFz50YI8ce

Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening online? For Stress Awareness Month, here are a few ways to make your digital life a little less stressful: https://ow.ly/Y0sS50YHeSm

Every voice matters when it comes to pushing back against hate. On this #DayofPink, help students build the confidence and skills to speak up online: https://ow.ly/NxVw50YFJ7R

On #WorldHealthDay, we’re proud to share the impact of five years of supporting survivors of tech-facilitated violence through our Resilience Through DigitalSmarts program. The results show stronger safety, wellbeing and resilience online. Learn more: https://ow.ly/uyIo50YF1H8

From screen time to social media, there’s a lot for kids and families to navigate online. For #WorldHealthDay, here are a few practical tips to help support healthy media use at home: https://ow.ly/aLJL50YERCQ

AI is rapidly becoming part of healthcare systems. Ahead of #WorldHealthDay, check out our new consultative report highlighting young people's perspectives on the use of AI in paediatric healthcare: https://ow.ly/XYv250YCeOo

It’s the Day of Conscience. Without tone, facial expressions or body language, empathy can be harder to practice online. Here are some practical tips to help kids and teens build those skills: https://ow.ly/CxWt50YCeLo

This year's #DayofPink (April 8) will highlight the voices in queer and trans communities whose stories have helped changed the world and fight discrimination. Help your students understand the importance of self-representation in media with our free lesson plan: https://ow.ly/5avL50YCeJV#DayofPink

Ahead of World Health Day, use this free lesson plan to help Grade 9–12 students identify reliable sources on health and science topics: https://ow.ly/GF4u50YCeHW

Our director of education, Matthew Johnson, joined CBC Radio in Saskatchewan to talk about the discourse around social media bans, if they work, and how they work. Listen now: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-103-the-306/clip/16206398-sask.-ask-feedback-possible-social-media-ban-children

Our director of research, Kara Brisson-Boivin, spoke with @nationalpost.bsky.social about the importance of digital media literacy education and why more research is urgently needed to understand how online harms affect young people. Read here: nationalpost.com/news/canada/...

Democracy relies on informed citizens. For 30 years, MediaSmarts has helped Canadians engage critically with media and public debate. Help keep this work going with a donation today: https://ow.ly/zTVk50YCjYx #FactCheckingDay

It’s #FactCheckingDay! With so much info out there, how do you even know where to begin? Here’s a lesson plan to help Grade 4–8 students figure out which sources are worth their attention: https://ow.ly/ijlV50YCesN

You might expect a few tricks on April Fool's Day, but it's easier than ever to get fooled online any day of the year! Learn our best tips for spotting deepfakes: https://ow.ly/vpgo50YBJyk

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans people’s lives and affirms the importance of being seen and respected. Our lesson plan helps students explore why appropriate media representation matters: https://ow.ly/4RWu50YBbEi #TDoV