Media Democracy Project Vancouver

We’re sorry to say that due to difficult family circumstances, Trumping Right-wing Populisms Canadian Style has been cancelled. We are disappointed about this development but are working with Barbara Perry to reschedule the event for later in the Fall. When we confirm details about a new date, we will send out a notification. There are several other events taking place as part of the 2019 Community Summit and Media Democracy Days that we hope you will be able to attend, inclu...ding: April 10 - Competing Visions of Climate Populism April 16 - Face to Face(book) with Christopher Wylie

Save the date! Competing Visions of Climate Populism is happening in just 10 days. How does the rise of populism shape debates about climate and energy in Canada? Can left visions of ecological populism combat disinformation and challenge the forces of extractive populism? Populism has become an increasingly prominent force in Canadian political life, with significant implications for how the public engages with the intersecting politics of climate change and energy. In th...is panel discussion, join Shane Gunster, Paul Saurette, and Bob Neubauer, three authors of a forthcoming book, in discussing how competing visions of extractive and ecological populism are shaping political debate in Canada. Don't miss out! Register below and save your seat. #MDD2019 #MDDyvr #ConfrontingDisinformation SFU Public Square

Upcoming media training at VIVO!

An excellent highlight reel of 17th Annual Media Democracy Day Media Democracy, filmed and edited by CMNS 387 Students Jessica Fan, Shannon Foss and Divyangana Banerjee!

How can society fix itself?

Media democracy is underway! Get down here and meet some amazingly people and learn new things at the Vancouver Public Library!

Interview with Tara Mahoney (Program Director of Media Democracy Day 2017: Solutions Media and Creative Director of Gen Why Media) on Roundhouse Radio today talking about fake news, the 1% and Media Democracy Day 2017: Solutions Media

Sneak-a-peak of the 'Unfinished Stories' participatory installation that will be at the entrance of Media Democracy Day 2017: Solutions Media tomorrow. A collaboration between Discourse Media Ming Pao Daily News ( Canada Edition) and artists Pete Fung and Samein Shamsher of Discordant Projects. Thanks Jesi Carson for the photo

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! We just got confirmation that Howard Randell, Executive Director Network BC (Ministry of Citizens’ Services) will be participating in the panel on Community Broadband at Media Democracy Day 2017: Solutions Media, representing MLA Jinny Sims!

Through an awesome coincidence, the beautiful photo exhibit 'My Mother's Home' produced by Fresh Voices will be on display in moat gallery at Vancouver Public Library right outside where Media Democracy Day 2017: Solutions Media is taking place!

Hello everyone, We are in the final countdown to #MDDyvr and we are so excited! We are down a few hands and would love some help with volunteers - If you're interested, please email Caroline at [email protected] Thanks so much and see everyone on Saturday!