Media Literacy Week 2026

Media Literacy Week takes place from October 26 to 30, 2026, and highlights the importance of helping children and youth develop the skills needed to navigate today's digital world safely and responsibly.

As part of the week, MediaSmarts, Canada's centre for digital media literacy, is sharing free resources for families and educators.

Families looking for support can explore MediaSmarts Parent Central, which offers practical information on topics such as online safety, privacy, screen time, social media, cyberbullying, misinformation, artificial intelligence, and healthy digital habits.

The site includes articles, guides, videos, and conversation starters to help parents and caregivers engage in meaningful discussions about their children's online experiences.

Media Literacy Week also includes Digital Citizen Day on October 28, 2026. What is a digital citizen? If you are online, you are a digital citizen! Being a responsible digital citizen is about navigating and interacting in online spaces respectfully, safely, and with compassion.

To access free parent and educator resources, visit MediaSmarts and explore the materials available through Parent Central.