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Lives Lived: The Honorable Murray Sinclair

Lives Lived: The Honorable Murray Sinclair

Statement from the family of Murray Sinclair on his passing TREATY 1 TERRITORY/WINNIPEG — Peacefully and surrounded by love, The Honorable Murray Sinclair passed away early this morning, Monday, November 4, 2024. Mazina Giizhik (the One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky) committed his life in service to the

Muneeb Nasir Honored with Lifetime Community-Builder Award

Muneeb Nasir Honored with Lifetime Community-Builder Award

A pillar of the Canadian Muslim community, Muneeb Nasir, Chair of the Olive Tree Foundation, was presented with the prestigious Ihsan Lifetime Community-Builder Award at Sound Vision Canada's annual Ihsan Gala on September 28th, 2024 held in Mississauga. The award citation reads, "For his decades of dedication

Dr. Lamia Ben Jamaa's Waqf Legacy: A Gift to the Community

Dr. Lamia Ben Jamaa's Waqf Legacy: A Gift to the Community

Imagine a world where knowledge is freely available, regardless of wealth or social status. This was the dream behind waqf, a unique charitable tradition in Islam. Dating back to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, himself, waqf allowed people to donate assets, like land or buildings, to fund education and

October is Islamic History Month

October is Islamic History Month

Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) in October aims to celebrate, inform, educate, and share with fellow Canadians the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society: Contributions in sciences, humanities, medicine, astronomy, and other disciplines that have greatly benefited human progress. IHMC believes that through education and sharing positive stories, all

Spirit Garden set to open at Nathan Phillips Square

Spirit Garden set to open at Nathan Phillips Square

The Spirit Garden project will open at Nathan Phillips Square on September 30, 2024. The 19,250 square foot Indigenous cultural space will honour our Residential School Survivors and our cultural traditions. The project responds in part to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Call to Action 82, for

Support Palestinian Students and Scholars in Canada!

Support Palestinian Students and Scholars in Canada!

Imagine studying hard for your future but worrying every day about where your next meal will come from or if you'll have a roof over your head. This is the reality for many Palestinian students and scholars forced to rebuild their lives in Canada. Olive Tree Foundation is

Olive Tree Foundation grant empowers student leaders to combat Islamophobia

Olive Tree Foundation grant empowers student leaders to combat Islamophobia

The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to the Islamophobia Research Hub at York University and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) to equip young student leaders with the tools to challenge Islamophobia in their schools and communities. A summit for over 350 student leaders from across Canada

Lives Lived: The Very Reverend, the Honourable Lois M. Wilson

Lives Lived: The Very Reverend, the Honourable Lois M. Wilson

A reflection by the Rev. Dr. Karen A. Hamilton, CCC General Secretary (2002-2017). “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?” (Isaiah 58:6 NRSV) This

Olive Tree Foundation Funds Youth Interfaith Peacebuilding Initiative

Olive Tree Foundation Funds Youth Interfaith Peacebuilding Initiative

The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to the Azerbaijani Women’s Support Centre (AWSC) to empower young leaders from diverse religious backgrounds in Canada. The grant will support a series of interfaith training workshops designed to foster understanding, reduce prejudice, and promote peaceful coexistence. “In a world increasingly

United Church urges Canada to suspend relations with Israel

United Church urges Canada to suspend relations with Israel

In a powerful letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Michael Blair, General Secretary of The United Church of Canada, calls for immediate action. The United Church is demanding that Canada suspend diplomatic relations with Israel until it complies with the International Court of Justice's ruling. Michael Blair outlines the

Lives Lived: Masood Chowdhry - An inspiring Canadian Muslim lawyer

Lives Lived: Masood Chowdhry - An inspiring Canadian Muslim lawyer

By Affan Chowdhry It has been a month since my father, Masood Qadir Chowdhry, passed away. Thanks to everyone for your kind words and prayers. I am forever grateful. My father was born on this day in 1932 in British India in a small village in Punjab between the rivers

Faith Communities Standing Together Against Hate Based on Religious Identity

Faith Communities Standing Together Against Hate Based on Religious Identity

Canada is home to a vast diversity of people of different national origins, ethnicities, religions, and heritage. But today, we see fear, division, hurt and grief. Even more alarming, we have also seen violence. At times, these conditions seem to overwhelm or even subsume our common bonds of citizenship, friendship,

A call for Canadian support for the ICC’s work with respect to Palestine/Israel

A call for Canadian support for the ICC’s work with respect to Palestine/Israel

By Alex Neve I am honoured to be among 375 Canadian law professors, lawyers, legal scholars, academics, civil society, faith and labour movement leaders, and former diplomats and parliamentarians, who have written the following Open Letter to the Prime Minister calling for his government to to issue a clear statement

Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage in Toronto

Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage in Toronto

Canadian Churches for a Just Peace Join the global movement walking or rolling in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza. With our bodies we will prayerfully map Gaza onto our own city and raise funds for humanitarian assistance. Join us for an hour or two, a day or both

Lives Lived: Pervez Nasim - a Canadian Muslim pioneer

Lives Lived: Pervez Nasim - a Canadian Muslim pioneer

Pervez Nasim, a pioneering Canadian Muslim leader, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024 in Toronto. He was renowned across North America for founding the first interest-free housing cooperative and spearheading other Islamic financial institutions - Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji`un - We belong to Allah and to

Dr. Dhun Noria’s inspiring journey as a leader devoted to giving back

Dr. Dhun Noria’s inspiring journey as a leader devoted to giving back

As a new bride, with just $8 in her pocket and dreams of a brighter future, Dr. Dhun Noria and her husband Farokh embarked on a journey from India to Canada that would see her become a pivotal figure in healthcare. Today, as the Chief of Laboratory Medicine at Scarborough

Toronto's Mosques struggle to meet Iftar demands

Toronto's Mosques struggle to meet Iftar demands

By Washim Ahmed As we embrace the holy month of Ramadan, a time for reflection, prayer, and community, I've come across a pressing concern that requires our immediate attention and collective action. After conversations with several mosques and community organizations in Toronto's east Danforth area, it

Make this an impactful Ramadan with Canada’s Waqf charity

Make this an impactful Ramadan with Canada’s Waqf charity

By Muneeb Nasir Assalaamu ‘alaikum. Ramadan Mubarak! We pray this letter finds you in the best of health and increased faith. As we fast in this blessed month of Ramadan, let's reflect on our blessings while remembering those less fortunate. We pray for peace and relief for all.

Spread kindness this Ramadan! 5 ways to get involved locally

Spread kindness this Ramadan! 5 ways to get involved locally

1. Donate Iftar meals: Help those in need break their fast by donating meals to a local shelter. (e.g. ANSAAR Foundation: @https://www.facebook.com/AnsaarFoundation1/; Sakeenah Homes: @https://www.facebook.com/SakeenahCanada) 2. Offer support to others: Reach out to those who are grieving, having lost a loved

Arundhati Roy on Gaza: N̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ Again

Arundhati Roy on Gaza: N̶e̶v̶e̶r̶ Again

The richest, most powerful countries in the western world, those who believe themselves to be the keepers of the flame of the modern world’s commitment to democracy and human rights, are openly financing and applauding Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The Gaza strip has been turned into a concentration

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan on Monday March 11

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan on Monday March 11

Canadian Muslims are getting ready to welcome the month of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. According to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), the month of fasting will start on Monday, March 11. "The Fiqh Council of North America recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method

Islamic charter Al-Mizan: Ecocide is a crime against Creation

Islamic charter Al-Mizan: Ecocide is a crime against Creation

A major Islamic initiative on environmental stewardship was launched February 27th at the United Nations Environment Assembly. The Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth is drafted by leading Islamic eco-theologians and practitioners from around the world. In Islam, the term “Al-Mizan” refers to balance or justice, and it is often

A vigil for Gaza with The Revd Dr Munther Isaac

A vigil for Gaza with The Revd Dr Munther Isaac

On Sunday 18th February 2024 at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, The Revd Dr Munther Isaac, pastor of Christmas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, issued an uncompromising call to the UK church. He said that they are called “to be the church, and to act in costly solidarity towards an immediate

Reinstate Imam Omar Patel at the University of Toronto Scarborough

Reinstate Imam Omar Patel at the University of Toronto Scarborough

By Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto On behalf of Imam Omar, we would like to state that the claims brought against Imam Omar Patel are entirely without merit and complete hearsay. We call on the University of Toronto to immediately reinstate Imam Omar Patel as a Chaplain on the Scarborough Campus

Lives Lived: Hafiz Ishtiaq - a beacon of spiritual leadership

Lives Lived: Hafiz Ishtiaq - a beacon of spiritual leadership

By Javed Akbar The city of Toronto mourns the loss of a true pioneer in the establishment of Taraweeh Salah - Hafiz Ishtiaq, known for his soft and captivating style of reciting the Qur'an. He held a unique place in the hearts of those who gathered for nightly