The history of communication is defined by pivotal technologies that have transformed how people share knowledge and shape society. This textbook traces that evolution from oral traditions and early printing to newspapers, photography, and film, then to radio, television, computers, the internet, and social media.

Alongside these developments, it examines how communication systems have influenced cultural identity and power, particularly in Canada. Special attention is given to the representation of Indigenous peoples, the persistence of oral traditions, and contemporary movements for story sovereignty.

By studying these technologies in context, students will gain insight into how communication practices evolve and how they continue to influence culture, politics, and everyday life.