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Indigenous Elders call for a National Day of Prayer and Mindfulness

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Indigenous Elders call for a National Day of Prayer and Mindfulness

National Indigenous Elders are calling on all Canadians to come together for a National Day of Prayer and Mindfulness on Sunday, August 6th. “As the Elders and Knowledge Keepers of our First Nations, we have always relied on the Creator to guide us toward a peaceful, harmonious life, and a

ISNA Canada hosts dialogue between Aboriginal and Muslim communities

ISNA Canada hosts dialogue between Aboriginal and Muslim communities

ISNA Canada hosted a plenary session on relationship building between Indigenous and Muslim communities at its recently concluded annual convention this past weekend in Mississauga. Cat Criger, an Aboriginal Elder, Traditional Teacher and Mentor from the First Nations People addressed the convention. Criger is Cayuga (Guyohkohnyoh), Turtle Clan of the

Voting Values: A Muslim Perspective

Voting Values: A Muslim Perspective

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/voting-values-a-muslim-perspective/dr-wael-shihab/] By Imam Dr. Wael Shehab (October 5, 2015) – Voting and elections are among the most controversial issues in the world. Though the majority of peoples—with different backgrounds and beliefs—show interest in voting and choosing their political leaders and representatives,

Visiting French students impressed by Canada’s openness to Muslims

Shaikh Ahmad Kutty with students(April 20, 2011) – French Muslim students visiting Toronto on an exchange program were impressed with Canada’s openness and the freedom of religious expression afforded to Canadian Muslims. “We are very surprised at the freedom and openness of Canadian society,” said Latifa Tazi, one of

Canadian Muslim Fellowship of Scouting (CMFoS)

Muslim Scouts honor David Suzuki on his milestone 75th birthday

(March 24, 2011) – Last Saturday evening, Muslim Scouts groups in the Greater Toronto Area presented David Suzuki with a birthday cake to mark his 75th birthday which he will be celebrating today, March 24, 2011. Suzuki came out to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts to be the

Canadian Muslim Fellowship of Scouting

David Suzuki keynotes launch of Muslim Scouting Fellowship

(March 2, 2011) – David Suzuki, well-known Canadian personality and world renowned environmental activist, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at a fundraiser to launch the Canadian Muslim Fellowship of Scouting (CMFoS). “This is an incredible opportunity to share an evening with Dr. David Suzuki, one of our

Canadian Muslims

North American Muslim Scout Leaders join the Hajj

A delegation from the US and Canada has been invited to perform the Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia as part of a global invitation extended to approximately fifty Muslim Scout Leaders by the International Union of Muslim Scouts (IUMS) in appreciation, and as a reward for their outstanding achievements and

Canadian Muslim Fellowship

Aboriginal peoples are our family, our brothers and sisters

By Dawood Zwink Turtle Island is an ancient land, place and people. Canada, as an evolving reality, is rooted and nurtured by millennia of wisdom seeking, spiritual experiences, and a circular approach to thinking that remains open and inclusive. Aboriginal Elders and peoples are the guardians of that legacy. Islam

Anishnabe Nation

Aboriginal leader extends hand of friendship to Muslims

By Muneeb Nasir ‘We were not created to be denied the knowledge of other peoples’ (Toronto, ON) – On August 8, 2010 a hand of friendship was extended by an Aboriginal leader to Canadian Muslims. Elder Dave Courchene Jr., of the Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan, in Sagkeeng, Manitoba met with a

David Courchene Jr

Canada’s First Nations Leader Reaches Out to Muslims

(June 23, 2009) – One of Canada’s First Nations Elders and spiritual leaders, Dave Courchene Jr from the Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan, met with Imams and Muslim leaders in Toronto last Friday seeking to establish a relationship with Canada’s Muslims and to work for restoring sacredness in people’s

The Core of Concern for Earth Teachings

By Dawood Zwink (June 21, 2009) – Muslims along with most of the world’s population are caught in the web of the dominant worldview. Critical values that characterize this worldview include a belief in the opportunity for social advancement, a belief that the goal of life is comfort and convenience,