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Charting a theoretical framework for examining Indigenous journalism culture
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Charting a theoretical framework for examining Indigenous journalism culture

Folker Hanusch
Media International Australia incorporating Culture and Policy, Vol.149, pp.82-91
2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1329878X1314900110
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Language, Communication and Culture Studies in Human Society Studies in Creative Arts and Writing Indigenous journalism
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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