Telling our own stories: Canadian Muslim women and alternative Canadian media

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.