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In 1996, a coalition of citizens, researchers, academics, and activists in Vancouver emerged in response to the takeover of much of Canadian Press by Hollinger's Inc. The coalition, later re-named Openmedia.ca, started a one-day event called Media Democracy Day in 2001 where issues including the impact of the concentration of media were discussed.

Now in its 10th year, Media Democracy Days has evolved into a three-day event in three different locations, allowing different communities and panel speakers to tackle topics such as copyright policy, media representations, and documentary film productions.

The United Nations Association in Canada's (UNA-Canada) Multimedia & Multiculturalism (M&M) Initiative presents a discussion to explore Canadian Muslim women's efforts to create alternative narratives of their lives and experiences.

How can alternative media be used to address stereotypes and promote a fuller understanding of the contributions of ethno-cultural communities in Canadian media?

Moderator: Chelby Daigle, M&M Ottawa Regional Coordinator

Panelists: Monia Mazigh, Human Rights Activist and Novelist, Aliaa Dakroury, Professor of Communications, University of Ottawa, Ikram Jama, Community Activist and Public Educator, Farrah Khan, Co-Founder of Aqsa Zine and Toronto-based Filmmaker.