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FLATO DEVELOPMENT INC. Donates $1.2 Million To Fleming College

FLATO DEVELOPMENT INC. Donates $1.2 Million To Fleming College

FLATO Development Inc., has pledged a donation of $1.2 million to Fleming College, marking a significant moment for the College, the students and faculty at Fleming’s Frost Campus, and the community of Lindsay. It is the largest, single gift in Fleming College’s history. “With this donation, FLATO

The Turning Point - Climate Action 2022

environment Featured

The Turning Point - Climate Action 2022

By Imam Saffet Catovic and David Hales,Co-Chairs Climate Action Task Force of the Parliament of the World’s Religions Because of the experience of real people in real places, new scientific studies, and the collection of hard data throughout 2021, we now know more than we have ever known

Alia Hogben and Tanya Talaga to receive honorary degrees

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Alia Hogben and Tanya Talaga to receive honorary degrees

Two women who have empowered under-represented groups throughout their careers will receive Honorary Degrees from Victoria University in The University of Toronto. The degrees will be conferred on journalist and award-winning author Tanya Talaga, who has reported extensively on Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people, and Alia Hogben, who, through

Canada across the religious spectrum: A portrait of the nation’s inter-faith perspectives during Holy Week

Canada across the religious spectrum: A portrait of the nation’s inter-faith perspectives during Holy Week

For the first time since 2019, Canadians across the religious spectrum are celebrating the opportunity to give thanks and pray in person without public health restrictions during the April “Holy Week”. While this period generally refers to the period of time between Palm Sunday and Easter in the Christian tradition,

Muslims across the world to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Muslims across the world to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Muslims across the world will commemorate Earth Day on Friday, April 22, 2022 with the Green Khutbah Campaign [http://www.khaleafa.com/green-khutbah-campaign] as religious leaders deliver a sermon to raise awareness on the environmental challenges facing humanity. “We are encouraging mosques, schools, universities and Islamic Institutions to devote their

Churches welcome Muslim communities for prayers during Ramadan

Churches welcome Muslim communities for prayers during Ramadan

Every night during the month of Ramadan, Muslims in downtown Edmonton have been congregating in one of Edmonton's oldest churches for the night prayers (Taraweeh) during the month of Ramadan. “McDougall Church was recently approached by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) and asked if we would consider

Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square after two years

Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square after two years

It's time Toronto! It's time to unite. It's time for a fresh spring start and it's time to celebrate.Fast in the 6 will once again be able to celebrate our motto:Diversity, Unity and Prosperity towards a shared bright tomorrow for

Faith groups join to support food banks to mark Easter, Passover and Ramadan

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Faith groups join to support food banks to mark Easter, Passover and Ramadan

An Interfaith Food Drive is being held across the country to mark the holy days and seasons among the Abrahamic faiths during the month of April: Passover for Jews, Lent and Easter for Christians, and Ramadan for Muslims. “During this holy season, we come together in solidarity, compassion and kindness

Muslim charity launches legal challenge of CRA audit, calling it Islamophobic

Muslim charity launches legal challenge of CRA audit, calling it Islamophobic

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), one of Canada's largest Muslim organizations, has launched a court application that alleges both systemic Islamophobia in CRA practices and the specific infringement of MAC's Charter rights by a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit. MAC is a Canadian faith-based charitable

A historic visit to Ukraine by leaders of the world’s faiths on April 12

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A historic visit to Ukraine by leaders of the world’s faiths on April 12

A high-level delegation of religious leaders will pay a historic visit to refugee camps and the city of Chernivtsi, Ukraine this week. “In times of crisis, friendship and solidarity are offered. Elijah Interfaith Institute’s vision of “Friendship Across Religions [https://elijah-interfaith.org/addressing-the-world/make-friends]” finds concrete expression in the

$4 million proposed for Muslim in Canada Archives in federal budget

$4 million proposed for Muslim in Canada Archives in federal budget

The federal budget released yesterday proposes to provide $4 million in 2022-23 to the Department of Canadian Heritage to help support the Muslims in Canada Archive (MiCA). “This funding will allow the Archive to continue its work with national archival and Muslim community organizations to acquire, organize, preserve, and make

Jane's Walk: The History of Muslims in Toronto

Jane's Walk: The History of Muslims in Toronto

By HïMY SYeD Following an Islamophobia incident in North York in late 2015, HïMY SYeD led "The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane’s Walk" a few days before Christmas. It was well attended; much was learned, much was understood. That very long walk was

Strain on charities as demand rises and giving declines

Strain on charities as demand rises and giving declines

> One in four Canadians are already or will soon be using charitable services to meet basic needs in 2022 CanadaHelps [https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=olc--r28VLhRZbch-A0eCVhnjY3Yn23ltRiavirkfdlDWVsak6Ra8hOT82SQg9hn5wLuve9rTuynJTOvSQLDTQ==] , the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online, has released the fifth edition of its annual report on the

Fast Against Hunger Campaign set for April 23

Fast Against Hunger Campaign set for April 23

Project Ramadan [https://projectramadan.com/] is inviting Canadians to come together and fast alongside Muslims on April 23rd to show support for those individuals who face food insecurities on a regular basis. The Fast Against Hunger [https://projectramadan.com/fast-against-hunger/] campaign is an initiative created by Project Ramadan in response

Honouring human rights defenders

Honouring human rights defenders

Justice For All Canada, a Canadian human rights organization, recently held a benefit event, #LoveUmmah - A Night For Human Rights, to recognize Canadian activists and human rights defenders. The following individuals were recognized for their exceptional service: The Ally of Justice Award honoured Hon. MP Salma Zahid as a

Ramadan Mubarak

Ramadan Mubarak

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Ramadan: “Tomorrow, Muslims in Canada and around the world will mark the start of Ramadan. “One of the five pillars of Islam, this month-long spiritual journey is a time of fasting, charity, and prayer. At the end of each

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan this weekend

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan this weekend

Canadian Muslims are getting ready to welcome the month of Ramadan this weekend. According to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), the month of fasting will start on Saturday, April 2. “The Islamic calendar adopted by Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) is based on calculations with Ittihadul-Mataali’ concept

Government announces expert advisory group on online safety

Government announces expert advisory group on online safety

The Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, David Lametti, have announced a new expert advisory group on online safety as the next step in developing legislation to address harmful online content. > “Canadians should be able to express themselves freely

Canadians encouraged to give to a food bank this Ramadan

Canadians encouraged to give to a food bank this Ramadan

Canadians are being encouraged through the Give30 [http://www.give30.ca/] Campaign to make a donation to food banks during Ramadan which begins on Saturday, April 2. “Everyone can participate in the spirit of Ramadan,” said Ziyaad Mia, founder of Give30. “Hunger knows no race, religion, ethnicity or creed.” Give

Fundraiser for parents, three children who died in Brampton house fire

Fundraiser for parents, three children who died in Brampton house fire

A GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/beautiful-5-angels-family-dead-in-house-fire?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer] campaign has been started to help cover funeral costs for the Brampton family who died in a house fire early Monday morning. “This morning (Monday) at 2

Rohingya community centre opens in Kitchener

Rohingya community centre opens in Kitchener

The Rohingya Centre of Canada was opened in Kitchener on Saturday to serve as a hub for the Rohingya community in the region. “Our people have survived immense loss and displacement. Rohingya Centre is a community-led inclusive, service-oriented community centre that strives to provide innovative, creative, quality services to make

Waterloo council votes in favour of policy to fight Islamophobia

Waterloo council votes in favour of policy to fight Islamophobia

The Region of Waterloo council last week unanimously passed a motion approving local community group, Coalition of Muslim Women K-W [https://cmw-kw.org/]'s recommendations to tackle Islamophobia in the region and $100,000 in funding for a year for the organization’s Hate or Discrimination Reporting and Support

First Muslim elected to Manitoba Legislature

First Muslim elected to Manitoba Legislature

Ibrahim (Obby) Khan became the first Muslim elected to the Manitoba Legislature after winning a byelection on Tuesday. "Yeah, that's a huge honour and a badge for me. I was one of the first East Indians to play in the CFL, now the first Canadian Muslim to

World Faith leaders urge peace in Ukraine

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World Faith leaders urge peace in Ukraine

Faith leaders met in Jerusalem on Monday, March 21 and called for peace in Ukraine. The interfaith gathering followed the delivery of an interfaith letter to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, calling on him to use his close connection with Russian President Putin to request that he take immediate steps to

Prince Edward Island Muslims to finish Mosque expansion by Ramadan

Prince Edward Island Muslims to finish Mosque expansion by Ramadan

The month of Ramadan will bring good news to the Muslim community in Prince Edward Island (PEI) with a new mosque expansion which will allow more events to be held on-site. Working hard to finish the expansion by Ramadan, Charlottetown’s mosque is expected to reopen on April 2. After