Cultural Traditions and Public Policy: The National Film Board of Canada’s Aboriginal Filmmaking Program

Authors

Meredith A. Bak, Brigham Young University
Dr. Dean Duncan, Brigham Young University

Keywords

cultural traditions, public policy, National Film Board of Canada's Aboriginal Filmmaking Program

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Theatre and Media Arts

Abstract

My project consisted of an in depth analysis of the National Film Board of Canada’s Aboriginal Filmmaking Program, to lead to the eventual publication of a feature-length article presenting the program as a model by which media literacy can be taught by exploring the work of a specific region in order to increase global communication. Initially, I had planned on traveling to Canada to conduct interviews with a variety of artists and policymakers, however, upon completion of preliminary research and based on the information offered by my Canadian contacts and my faculty mentor, I restructured my methodology to include primarily local research.

Recommended Citation

Bak, Meredith A. and Duncan, Dr. Dean (2013) "Cultural Traditions and Public Policy: The National Film Board of Canada’s Aboriginal Filmmaking Program," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2342.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2342