Media and History in Canada

Andrew Nurse’s series on the topic of media and history in Canada. Media has been both remarkably important and intensely theorized but also historically understudied. This series highlights the diversity of ways the study of media history informs and contributes to our knowledge of the past and our understanding of the role of media in the present. From community newspapers that reveal unexpected glimpses into everyday lives to broadcasting policy debates that span from 1920s radio to today’s streaming platforms, these posts explore how media shape Canadian identity, amplify social movements, and both reflect and construct the stories we tell about ourselves.

Part 1 – Reading Old Newspapers

Part 2 – From Static to Streaming: Canada’s 100-Year Fight for Cultural Sovereignty

Part 3 – Kainai News: Social Media before Social Media

Part 4 – When Protest Becomes News: The 1970 Abortion Caravan and the Politics of Media Coverage

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