Media Advisory/Young Canadians in a Wired World: New Report Sheds Light on Cyberbullying and Surveillance


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 23, 2012) - Members of the media are invited to attend a news conference and youth panel hosted by Media Awareness Network. The group will release new data from its landmark research Young Canadians in a Wired World. The latest report will highlight children's views on cyberbullying and surveillance.

At the same time, Media Awareness Network will formally unveil its new name. Media Awareness Network is Canada's national organization dedicated to media and digital literacy.

WHO: Media Awareness Network, Canadian Teachers' Federation, parents and three wired youth aged 11, 14 and 16.
WHAT: Latest findings from the ongoing 12-year study Young Canadians in a Wired World and a candid discussion with youth.
WHERE: TELUS Building, 215 Slater Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa
WHEN: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

B-Roll and one-on-one interviews will be available.

Contact Information:

Please confirm your attendance with:
Maya Shoucair, Media Awareness Network
613-224-7721 x 231
mshoucair@media-awareness.ca