Un/Covering the North: News, Media, and Aboriginal People

Review [Un/Covering the North] provides a comprehensive survey of communications in the circumpolar region, covering radio, television, magazines, newspapers, and web sites. ― University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary School Libraries (2000)A much awaited, needed and welcome history of the interrelationships between ‘news, media and Aboriginal people’ in the Canadian North. Un/Covering the North is enjoyable reading in a well written, understandable style that will appeal to a broad readership far beyond students and scholars in media and communications studies. -- Ludger Muller-Wille ― Etudes/Inuit/Studies, 2000, 24 (1)Valerie Alia’s study of the representation of northern First Nations and Inuit by the media of this country is a book that has been badly needed. Alia’s findings are impressive. -- Sherrill Grace ― Canadian Literature Product Description 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. Canadian card no. 99-910110-2. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) About the Author Valerie Alia is Reader in Media Ethics and Culture, in the School of Arts, Design, Media and Culture at the University of Sunderland, and a Senior Associate of the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University.