By Daron Letts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Truth could be a money-maker for young people across Nunavut and Nunavik who join the third annual Teen Fact-Checking Network, an online educational initiative by Ottawa-based MediaSmarts. Under the paid program, participants aged 13 to 19 receive training in verifying information that circulates on the internet. “We think this would be a valuable opportunity for Inuit youth to build digital literacy and fact-checking skills while also exploring and challenging misinformation related to Inuit culture, communities and issues,” said MediaSmarts spokesperson Tricia Grant, in an email. Teens stand to earn $150 for analyzing one viral claim bouncing around social media. After that, MediaSmarts pays $100 per fact-check. The nonprofit charitable organization, founded in 1996, introduces youth to critical thinking skills, reverse image…
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