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An Islamic Response to Pope Francis' Encyclical

An Islamic Response to Pope Francis' Encyclical

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/an-islamic-response-to-pope-francis-encyclical/laudato-si/] By Joseph E. B. Lumbard (June 21, 2015) – Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si [http://w2.vatican.va/content/dam/francesco/pdf/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si_en.pdf] (“Praised Be”), is a clarion call to all of humanity.

Toronto Multifaith Iftar to support climate justice

Toronto Multifaith Iftar to support climate justice

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-multifaith-iftar-to-support-climate-justice/climate-iftar-july-5-2015/] (June 19, 2015) – A broad-based coalition of Faith communities from across the Greater Toronto Area will gather at the Noor Cultural Centre on Sunday, July 5 for a multifaith climate action Iftar to raise their voices in support of climate justice.

Ramadan begins on Thursday according to Fiqh Council

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan begins on Thursday according to Fiqh Council

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ramadan-begins-on-tuesday-according-to-fiqh-council/ramadan-4/] (June 16, 2015) – Thursday, June 18th will be the first day of Ramadan, according to the Fiqh Council of North America. The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining the beginning

New program prepares young Canadian Muslims for leadership

Canadian Muslims

New program prepares young Canadian Muslims for leadership

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/new-program-prepares-young-canadian-muslims-for-leadership/islamic_leadership/] (June 12, 2015) – Tarbiyah Learning Academy [http://www.tarbiyahlearning.ca], a full-time independent private school in Ottawa, has announced plans to launch a unique leadership program for Canadian Muslim students from grades 5 to 8 to prepare them for future

Ramadan Hunger-Fighting Campaign Launched Across Canada

Give 30 Campaign

Ramadan Hunger-Fighting Campaign Launched Across Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ramadan-hunger-fighting-campaign-launched-across-canada/give-30-movement-2/] Ziyaad Mia, Give 30 Founder(June 11, 2015) – Give 30 [http://www.give30.ca/], a grassroots initiative combating hunger across Canada this Ramadan, was launched today. “Brown bag your lunch for the month or tally up 30 days of coffee money,

Anti-Muslim hate crimes on the rise in Canada

Canadian Muslims

Anti-Muslim hate crimes on the rise in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/anti-muslim-hate-crimes-on-the-rise-in-canada/hate_twiiter_pic_small/] (June 9, 2015) – Anti-Muslim hate crimes have increased by approximately 44% since 2012, according to the latest police-reported hate crime data released by Statistics Canada. “This latest data is troubling and may show a trend of growing anti-Muslim

Ideas2Action forum showcases community groups

Ideas2Action forum showcases community groups

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ideas2action-forum-showcases-community-groups/ideas2action/] (June 7, 2015) – A forum, Ideas2Action that showcases community organizations and individuals who have taken “ideas for good” and have brought them to life, was held on May 28 at Toronto’s Centre for Social Innovation. According to CivicMuslims [http://www.

Toronto Mosque raises funds to help repair vandalized church

Dr. Hamid Slimi

Toronto Mosque raises funds to help repair vandalized church

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-mosque-raise-funds-to-help-repair-vandalized-church/church2/] Father Camillo Lando and Imam Dr. Hamid Slimi(June 5, 2015) – A Toronto area mosque is reaching out to a Mississauga Catholic Church that was vandalized last month and is raising donations to help the church repair the damages. Saint Catherine

Canadian Women’s Festival builds bridges of understanding

Amira Elghawaby

Canadian Women’s Festival builds bridges of understanding

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-womens-festival-builds-bridges-of-understanding/muslimwomenscoalition2015/] (June 4, 2015) – Canada’s premier Muslim women’s festival is set to take place on Sunday, June 7, in the South Western Ontario city of Kitchener, amid hopes of extending new bridges with the larger community. “Since its inception in

Ontario’s Sex-ed Battle Enters a Dangerous Phase

Canadian Muslims

Ontario’s Sex-ed Battle Enters a Dangerous Phase

By John Milloy [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ontarios-sex-ed-battle-enters-a-dangerous-phase/milloy/] (May 29, 2015) – The debate around Ontario’s new sex-ed curriculum is entering a dangerous phase. As media coverage moves on, myths have started to solidify and a convenient narrative has taken hold about a secular society trampling

Halal Food Festival returns to Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Halal Food Festival returns to Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/halal-food-festival-returns-to-toronto/halalfoodfest/] (May 27, 2015) – The largest halal food festival in North America is set for May 30 and 31 at the International Centre in the Greater Toronto Area. “We’re extremely excited to be bringing Halal Food Fest back for a third

The Miseducation of Ontario's New Sex Ed Curriculum

Canadian Muslims

The Miseducation of Ontario's New Sex Ed Curriculum

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/the-miseducation-of-ontarios-new-sex-ed-curriculum/ontario-curriculum/] By Faisal Kutty “Have your children tested for STDs,” said a Muslim family doctor during a health session at a Toronto mosque a few years ago. Her message was that unbeknownst to the audience, many of their children were sexually active

Toronto Public Library Opens 100th Branch in Scarborough

Toronto Public Library Opens 100th Branch in Scarborough

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-public-library-opens-100th-branch-in-scarborough/scarborough-spring-view-from-borough-drive/] (May 20, 2015) – Toronto Public Library opened the city’s 100th library branch, the Scarborough Civic Centre branch [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB144&R=LIB144], today. City Librarian Vickery Bowles and Toronto Public Library Board Chair Ron

ISNA Announces "Greening Our Ramadan" Campaign

ISNA Announces "Greening Our Ramadan" Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-announces-greening-our-ramadan-campaign/green-mosque/] (May 18, 2015) – The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and its Green Masjid Task Force recently announced a campaign to encourage Islamic centers and mosques to make their Ramadan more environmentally friendly by adopting five practices for this Ramadan. “Being

Conference addresses family violence in Ottawa's diverse communities

Canadian Muslims

Conference addresses family violence in Ottawa's diverse communities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/conference-addresses-family-violence-in-ottawas-diverse-communities/ssn0/] Keynote speakers, Dr. Hannana Siddiqui and Dr. Ruplaleem Bhuyan(May 15, 2015) – Markham-based Social Services Network held a two day conference on family violence at the University of Ottawa on May 13 and 14, part of a five year initiative developed

Cordoba Centre launched to promote civic engagement

Cordoba Centre launched to promote civic engagement

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/cordoba-centre-launched-to-promote-civic-engagement/cordobacentre2-2/] (May 12, 2015) – The Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership [http://cordobacentre.com/], a new centre that promotes civic engagement has been launched in Toronto. “The Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership will engage people in service for the

Jeewan Chanicka honored as Pan Am Torchbearer

Aldergrove Public School

Jeewan Chanicka honored as Pan Am Torchbearer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/jeewan-chanicka-honored-as-pan-am-torchbearer/jeewan-chanicka/] (May 11, 2015) – Jeewan Chanicka is excited and proud to be chosen as a Pan Am Torch Relay Torchbearer for the upcoming Pan Am Games set to take place in Toronto and surrounding areas this summer after being selected out of

Together in Peace

Together in Peace

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/together-in-peace/togetherinpeace/] By Gary Paterson [http://www.garypaterson.ca/about/], 41st Moderator of The United Church of Canada (May 8, 2015) – These are not the easiest of times for Christians and Muslims to celebrate our common heritage and live together in peace – even

“Mr. Harper is a bigot. Mr. Harper doesn’t like Muslims” - Omar Khadr’s lawyer

“Mr. Harper is a bigot. Mr. Harper doesn’t like Muslims” - Omar Khadr’s lawyer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/mr-harper-is-a-bigot-mr-harper-doesnt-like-muslims-omar-khadrs-lawyer/khadr-leaving-court/] Omar Khadr walks out of Edmonton police headquarters with his lawyer Dennis Edney after a judge granted him bail. (Nate Whitling/Twitter)(May 7, 2015) – Dennis Edney, Omar Khadr’s lawyer, criticized Prime Minister Stephen Harper this afternoon after Alberta Court

Dr. Safaa Fouda receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

Dr. Safaa Fouda receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/dr-safaa-fouda-receives-mayors-city-builder-award/safaa-fouda/] (May 5, 2015) – Ottawa resident, Dr. Safaa Fouda was awarded the Mayor’s City Builder Award on April 29th for her volunteer work in bringing Canadians, new immigrants, and faith groups together with the goal of promoting mutual understanding and compassion.

CivicMuslims join Earth Day tree planting at Rattray Marsh

Canadian Muslims

CivicMuslims join Earth Day tree planting at Rattray Marsh

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/civicmuslims-join-earth-day-tree-planting-at-rattray-marsh/civicmuslims5/] (May 3, 2015) – CivicMuslims [http://www.civicmuslims.ca/] volunteers took part in a community tree planting on April 25th at Rattray Marsh in Mississauga to mark Earth Day’s 45th anniversary. “The invasive emerald ash borer beetle is killing Rattray Marsh’

On May 5th, Toronto can make history

Canadian Muslims

On May 5th, Toronto can make history

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/on-may-5th-toronto-can-make-history/to_postcard/](May 2, 2015) – On May 5, Toronto city council will vote on a declaration to recognize the right to live in a healthy environment. A Notice of Motion for the May 5 City Council meeting has been tabled by Trinity-Spadina

Religion, LGBTQ and Sexual Education – the politics of fear and the public school system

Canadian Muslims

Religion, LGBTQ and Sexual Education – the politics of fear and the public school system

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/religion-lgbtq-and-sexual-education-the-politics-of-fear-and-the-public-school-system/ontario-curriculum2/] By Jeewan Chanicka (February 27, 2015) – Recently, there has been a lot of concern brewing about Ontario’s new Health and Physical Education curriculum, especially as it pertains to sex education. Reactions have been strong with some advocates seeing it as

Toronto Faith Leaders to meet on child poverty

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Faith Leaders to meet on child poverty

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-faith-leaders-to-meet-on-child-poverty/faith-in-the-city/] (April 27, 2015) – A Multi-Faith Symposium organized by Faith in the City [http://faithinthecitytoronto.ca/], an alliance of Faith communities, will be held on Thursday, April 30th at Toronto City Hall. This year, the Faith in the City Symposium will focus

City Librarian speaks of changing role of libraries

City Librarian speaks of changing role of libraries

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/phenomenal-changes-in-libraries-city-librarian/future-of-libraries014/] Vickery Bowles, City Librarian and Ayse Yegul, IDI Outreach Representative(April 26, 2015) – The changes in the public library system have been absolutely exponential, according to Toronto City Librarian Vickery Bowles. Vickery Bowles was speaking at the IDEALOGUE Luncheon Forum on