Source details
Media type & title
Date accessed
Creator / organisation
Link / citation
Voice & authority
Indigenous voices featured?
Who is speaking for whom?
Missing perspectives
Framing analysis
Key quotes / visuals
Underlying message & tone
Colonial assumptions spotted
Examples of respectful framing
Fact-check & context
Claims that need verification
Sources used to check
What I confirmed / corrected
Decolonising response
Alternative Indigenous sources to amplify
Solidarity actions inspired by this media
Critical question
How does this piece of media reinforce or challenge colonial narratives? What would the story look like if Indigenous producers led the work?
Media analysis tikanga
- Credit Indigenous voices and avoid extracting knowledge without acknowledgement.
- Notice when trauma is sensationalised—seek sources that uplift sovereignty and solutions.
- Balance critique with manaakitanga: recommend repairs, not just faults.