Indigenous Media Values: Cultural and Ethical Implications

Grixti, Joe

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“…The dimensions are also often related, and therefore should be seen as distinct but not mutually exclusive. For example, Grixti (2011) notes the interplay between language, cultural identity and political activism in aspects of Māori journalism.…”

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Charting a Theoretical Framework for Examining Indigenous Journalism Culture

Hanusch¹

2013

Media International Australia

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Indigenous media around the globe have expanded considerably over recent years, a process that has also led to an increase in the number of Indigenous news organisations. Yet research into Indigenous news and journalism is still rare, with mostly individual case studies having been undertaken in different parts of the globe. Drawing on existing research gathered from a variety of global contexts, this article theorises five main dimensions that can help us to think about and empirically examine indigenous journalism culture. They include the empowerment role of Indigenous journalism; the ability to offer a counter-narrative to mainstream media reporting; journalism's role in language revitalisation; reporting through a culturally appropriate framework; and the watchdog function of indigenous journalism. These dimensions are discussed in some detail, in an attempt to guide future studies into the structures, roles, practices and products of indigenous journalism across the globe.

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Charting a Theoretical Framework for Examining Indigenous Journalism Culture

Hanusch¹

2013

Media International Australia

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“…Many Indigenous news outlets – though not all – started as activist organizations, with Alia (2010: 110) arguing that ‘throughout history, Indigenous media projects have often begun in “illegal,” “outlaw,” “guerilla,” “rebel,” or “pirate” ways’. Grixti (2011: 343) notes that they are typically ‘the work of activists who use Western media technologies in order to counter dominant media misrepresentations of Indigenous people by documenting Indigenous cultural traditions from an Indigenous perspective, and in the process articulate Indigenous cultural identities and futures’. Concerned with negative portrayals in the mainstream news media, many Indigenous journalists aim to provide a narrative that goes in the opposite direction.…”

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“…Hence, Indigenous journalism tends to be practised within a culturally appropriate environment that is based in Indigenous values and practices. Grixti (2011) notes that Indigenous value systems are typically oriented more towards the collectivity than the individual-focused values of western societies. Pietikäinen (2008: 177) argues that having their own media makes it possible for Indigenous journalists to ‘practise culturally typical ways of communication, to recognize experiences, perspectives and topics often disregarded by other media’.…”

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“…Indigenous journalists appear to consider as their primary goal the provision of information that is relevant to their audiences, their culture and an overarching goal of contributing to the survival of Indigenous identities and languages (see also Santo, 2004). Against the background of developments in Aotearoa New Zealand, Grixti (2011) has noted the interplay between language, cultural identity and political activism. The dimensions identified above also appear to combine in a complex mix that at first glance may be difficult to reconcile, such as the dimensions of empowerment and watchdog.…”

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Dimensions of Indigenous journalism culture: Exploring Māori news-making in Aotearoa New Zealand

Hanusch

2013

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Indigenous news media have experienced significant growth across the globe in recent years, but they have received only limited attention in mainstream society or the journalism and communication research community. Yet, Indigenous journalism is playing an arguably increasingly important role in contributing to Indigenous politics and identities, and is worthy of closer analysis. Using in-depth interviews, this article provides an overview of the main dimensions of Indigenous journalism as they can be found in the journalism culture of Ma¯ori journalists in Aotearoa New Zealand. It argues that Ma¯ori journalists see their role as providing a counter-narrative to mainstream media reporting and as contributing to Indigenous empowerment and revitalization of their language. At the same time, they view themselves as watchdogs, albeit within a culturally specific framework that has its own constraints. The article argues that the identified dimensions are reflective of evidence on Indigenous journalism from across the globe.

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Indigenous Journalism

Hanusch¹

2019

The International Encyclopedia of Journalism Studies

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Journalism produced by Indigenous people has expanded across many societies, aided by more benevolent attitudes from governments, as well as more affordable and new information technologies. This entry provides an overview of the key issues in this field, both in terms of journalistic practices and journalism scholarship. In particular, it engages with five key dimensions of Indigenous journalism. These include Indigenous journalism's role in empowering Indigenous communities, providing counternarratives to mainstream media discourses, contributing to language revitalization, playing a role in upholding traditional cultural values, and functioning as a watchdog of the powerful. Following this overview, key aspects for future studies in this field are explicated.

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Indigenous Media Values: Cultural and Ethical Implications

Cited by 14 publications

References 22 publications

Charting a Theoretical Framework for Examining Indigenous Journalism Culture

Charting a Theoretical Framework for Examining Indigenous Journalism Culture

Dimensions of Indigenous journalism culture: Exploring Māori news-making in Aotearoa New Zealand

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