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Waterloo Region hires its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

Waterloo Region hires its first director of equity, diversity and inclusion

The Region of Waterloo has announced that Fauzia Baig is the organization’s first Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. “The Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is a key leadership role for the Region of Waterloo,” said Region of Waterloo CAO Bruce Lauckner. “In this role, Fauzia will help

Environmental leaders share sustainability stories of Canadian mosques

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Environmental leaders share sustainability stories of Canadian mosques

On Sunday January 30th, EnviroMuslims [https://enviromuslims.ca/] held the first installment of the Greening Canadian Mosques Webinar Series titled, “Take Action: Celebrating the Sustainability Success Stories of Canadian Mosques.” The webinar showcased three sustainability champions - Hashem Abdi of ISNA Canada (Mississauga), Nazih Qureshi of Akraam Jomaa Islamic Center

Stories matter: AnOther Story platform launched

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Stories matter: AnOther Story platform launched

The Canadian Interfaith Conversation [https://www.interfaithconversation.ca/] (CIC) is calling for story contributions for a Canada-wide interfaith project as the world marks UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2022. “In this time of great division, we know that stories matter: The stories we tell and the stories that remain untold

Olive Tree Foundation joins the call to act on climate change

Olive Tree Foundation joins the call to act on climate change

Olive Tree Foundation has signed on to the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change (https://philanthropyforclimate.ca/). The pledge is the first of its kind, and commits signatories to integrate climate considerations in all areas of work. “We are proud to announce we are among the first 50 signatories to

Real life hero honoured by City of Mississauga

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Real life hero honoured by City of Mississauga

“It's not every day you meet a real life hero,” tweeted Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie as she recognised Adam Attalla for springing into action to save 3 young people from a home fire last month. “Proud to join @derynrizzi [https://twitter.com/derynrizzi], @MississaugaFES [https://twitter.com/MississaugaFES]

PM Trudeau: Black history is Canadian history

PM Trudeau: Black history is Canadian history

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Black History Month: (February 1, 2022) - Today marks the start of Black History Month [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html]. It is a time to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, and to

World Interfaith Harmony Week to be celebrated around the world

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World Interfaith Harmony Week to be celebrated around the world

The annual United Nations observance is February 1-7. Faith communities around the world are participating in this global celebration of religious pluralism. Based on A Common Word Initiative [https://michellesingh.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eda97b8a53e46be3629385bc3&id=de096b4229&e=a45c5b8382] , World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed

What the sacrifices of the Quebec Mosque shooting victims taught me

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What the sacrifices of the Quebec Mosque shooting victims taught me

By Taha Ghayyur As I prayed the Isha (night) prayer tonight at my local mosque, I experienced a stream of raw emotions as I recalled the stories of so many heroes five years ago who went to the mosque in the Quebec City. It's hard holding back tears

Governor General's Statement on National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia

Governor General's Statement on National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia

Statement by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., O.Q., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Five years ago, a heinous attack rocked Québec City—an attack driven by hate. Six worshippers at the Islamic Cultural Centre were killed

We Remember

On January 29, 2017, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City was subject to a tragic, hateful and Islamophobic crime. A gunman entered the place of worship and opened fire on the worshippers, killing 6 men and injuring many more. Until this day, this tragic shooting continues to shake many

In their words: untold stories of Islamophobia in Canada

In their words: untold stories of Islamophobia in Canada

On the fifth anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque shooting and the National Day of Action Against Islamophobia, Islamic Relief Canada released a new report that sheds light on how everyday Islamophobia affects Canadian Muslims. Islamic Relief Canada's new report, "In Their Words: Untold Stories of Islamophobia

McGill student wins Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award

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McGill student wins Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award

McGill University graduate student Sarah Abou-Bakr is this year’s recipient of the Centre culturel islamique de Québec (CCIQ) Memorial Award [https://www.mcgill.ca/seedsofchange/project/cciq-memorial-award-enduring-legacy] , for her efforts to promote awareness and understanding of the Muslim experience in Quebec and Canada. Each year, the CCIQ Memorial Award

Edmonton man faces charges after alleged attack on Muslim woman near mosque

Edmonton man faces charges after alleged attack on Muslim woman near mosque

An Edmonton man is facing charges after an alleged attack on a Muslim woman near a mosque in Edmonton. Edmonton police say that Jeffrey Hill, 34, has been charged with mischief under $5,000 and uttering threats. "The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is deeply concerned about an

My experience performing umrah during the COVID- 19 pandemic

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My experience performing umrah during the COVID- 19 pandemic

By Shaykh Imran Ally, Resident Imam – TARIC Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada The umrah is a blessed invitation extended by Allaah Himself and an honour for every Muslim invitee. Allaah says, {Indeed, ˹the hills of˺ Ṣafa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allaah. So, whoever performs the pilgrimage or minor

Write a Letter of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Massacre Victims

Write a Letter of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Massacre Victims

By @studentAsim You're looking at the 6 people who were murdered after Maghrib (evening) prayers at a mosque in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on January 29th, 2017. 17 children were left fatherless. 6 widows. 19 injured. And not to mention the moral injury to millions of others...Write

Adam Attalla commended for helping children escape Mississauga fire

Adam Attalla commended for helping children escape Mississauga fire

Last Saturday morning, 18-year-old Adam Attalla noticed a burning smell and then his mother saw a neighbour’s house on fire. Two girls were on the roof of the Mississauga semi-detached house with another girl trapped inside. Adam Attalla leapt into action. "There was a lot of smoke. So,

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

By @studentAsim [https://twitter.com/studentasim] There is a fresh new initiative to do something about Islamophobia. New digital platform, Islamophobia.io [https://islamophobia.io] creates “instant” change against Islamophobia. The platform is public, and gives Muslims, allies, and those interested in standing up for Muslim communities, an opportunity to

Is there a doctor on the plane?

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Is there a doctor on the plane?

Toronto doctor Aisha Khatib was about one hour into her Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Entebbe on December 5th when the call went out, “Is there a doctor on the plane?’ A Ugandan worker returning home to Uganda from Saudi Arabia was about to deliver her first child. Khatib

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

A group of Muslim youth held an online fundraiser on Saturday, January 15th to support the Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Elementary and Secondary School [https://kgps.ca/], a Gayoghno (Cayuga) and Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) language immersion school located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Southern Ontario. “We

Alexa McDonough remembered for her dedication to social justice

Alexa McDonough remembered for her dedication to social justice

“We need Canadians to know that Osama is a Canadian name,” Alexa McDonough told a hushed House of Commons in 2001 in the wake of the Islamophobia that followed the 9/11 tragedy, “that Mohammed is a Canadian name, and that worshipping in a mosque is a Canadian tradition.” Alexa

Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

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Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

By Nora Bahgat My name is Nora and I currently run a small business called Nora's Bakery [http://www.norasbakery.ca] that is based in Mississauga, ON, Canada. I started my business right in the midst of the pandemic in April of 2020. However, my passion for baking

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

A new mosque is being built in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, according to the administration of Halifax’s main Islamic Centre, the Ummah Masjid and Community Center. “We are pleased to announce that we have an accepted offer to build the first mosque and community centre in the Valley,” said Ummah

Toronto isn’t Toronto without us

Toronto isn’t Toronto without us

Monday January 10th marked the official launch of Scarborough Health Network (SHN) FoundationLove, Scarborough [https://www.lovescarborough.ca/]campaign to shed light on the healthcare inequities in the city of Toronto and raise $100 million dollars for Scarborough hospitals. According to SHN Foundation, “Scarborough is one of Canada’s most

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Edmonton’s Jewish community has donated food and water to the Al-Rashid Mosque to support the homeless being housed at the mosque during the severe cold weather. “Thank you to @Alrashid_YEG [https://twitter.com/Alrashid_YEG] for opening its mosque to the homeless during this severe cold snap. To

It's time to bring to bring Huseyin Celil home

It's time to bring to bring Huseyin Celil home

By Taha Ghayyur Since the Liberal party’s assumption of power six years ago, Global Affairs Canada has shifted away from its long-standing commitment to preserving religious freedom around the world, something our country upheld for many years. In fact, in 2015, the Conservative government led the establishment of the