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Celebrating 150 years of Canadian Muslim contributions

Canadian Muslims

Celebrating 150 years of Canadian Muslim contributions

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) celebrated the contributions of Canadian Muslims at a gala dinner held in Toronto on Saturday evening. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Alaa Murabit who offered some candid advice to the audience about the role of Canadian Muslims. “We need to be

Islamophobia is a threat to us all, Canada’s silent majority must speak up

Amira Elghawaby

Islamophobia is a threat to us all, Canada’s silent majority must speak up

By Amira Elghawaby, National Council of Canadian Muslims It has been a difficult couple of weeks. Just as we have had to come to grips with the so-called Muslim ban in the United States and all its actual and potential implications, Canadian Muslims have also had to come to terms

Canadian Muslims release ‘Open Letter’ to three levels of government

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims release ‘Open Letter’ to three levels of government

A coalition of national and Quebec-based Muslim organizations led by the the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) released an open letter today at a Parliament Hill news conference urging all three levels of government to take concrete action to counter Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and discrimination

Coalition of agencies launches ad campaign to challenge Islamophobia and racism

anadian Arab Institute (CAI)

Coalition of agencies launches ad campaign to challenge Islamophobia and racism

A coalition of national and provincial organizations and agencies has partnered to launch an awareness raising campaign that encourages Ontarians to stand up to Islamophobia and racism. OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, the Canadian Arab Institute (CAI), the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the Ontario Human

Olive Tree Foundation funds project to tackle Islamophobia

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation funds project to tackle Islamophobia

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://olivetreefoundation.ca/] has announced that a grant has been awarded to the Ottawa Muslim Association for the project, “Say Salaam Campaign – Conflict Mediation Techniques for Muslims”. The project will be developed by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). Islamophobic attacks can be disorienting, frightening

Canadian Muslims applaud Law Enforcement Agencies on thwarting terrorism plot

Canadian Muslims applaud Law Enforcement Agencies on thwarting terrorism plot

Canadian Muslims applauded law enforcement and security agencies for thwarting an alleged terrorism plot in southern Ontario. “Canadian Muslim communities are relieved that this alleged terrorist plot has been thwarted by swift action by the RCMP and our security agencies,” said Ihsaan Gardee, Executive Director of the National Council of

Canadian Muslim Leaders strongly condemn Orlando mass shooting

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Muslim Leaders strongly condemn Orlando mass shooting

Canadian Muslim leaders have issued strong condemnations of yesterday’s mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “This horrific tragedy is heartbreaking. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of this senseless act, and to their families and friends,” said National Council of Canadian Muslims’ Executive Director Ihsaan

Canadian Muslims congratulate Justin Trudeau on election victory

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims congratulate Justin Trudeau on election victory

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-congratulate-justin-trudeau-on-election-victory/prime-minister-designate-justin-trudeau/] (October 21, 2015) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has sent congratulations to the Liberal Party of Canada and its leader Justin Trudeau on their historic victory in Canada’s 42nd general election. “We commend the Liberal Party of Canada

Canadian Muslims host federal debate

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims host federal debate

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-host-federal-debate/debate/] (September 18, 2015) – Young Toronto Muslims hosted a federal election debate at the Aga Khan Museum in North York on Friday evening. The debate featured candidates from the Greater Toronto Area representing each of the four major parties. The debaters were

Photo contest aims to capture spirit of Canadian Ramadan

Canadian Muslims

Photo contest aims to capture spirit of Canadian Ramadan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/photo-contest-aims-to-capture-spirit-of-canadian-ramadan/ramadan-photo-contest/] (June 24, 2015) – The Silk Road Institute [http://silkroadinstitute.ca/en/portfolio/ramadan-photo-contest/], in collaboration with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) [http://www.nccm.ca/] and the Tessellate Institute [http://www.tessellateinstitute.com/], is inviting Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast to

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

Canadian Muslim Lawyers' Association (CMLA)

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-troubled-by-pms-comments-implicating-mosques-in-terror-promotion/pm-stephen-harper/] (February 2, 2015) – Two national Muslim organizations are expressing concern over Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks last week implicating mosques in the country as places where terrorism is being promoted. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the

Canadian Muslims to government - clarify position on Syrian refugees

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims to government - clarify position on Syrian refugees

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslims-to-government-clarify-position-on-syrian-refugees/syrian-refugees/] (December 12, 2104) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on the Canadian government to clarify its position on the resettlement of Syrian refugees to Canada in light of media reports suggesting that discriminatory selection criteria are being proposed.

Kingston Mosque vandalized

Canadian Muslims

Kingston Mosque vandalized

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/kingston-mosque-vandalized/kingston-mosque-2/] (November 23, 2014) – Members of the Islamic Society of Kingston arrived on Saturday morning to find several windows at the mosque were smashed with beer and liquor bottles and a Star of David and Cross were drawn in the snow outside

Ottawa Mosque vandalised

Assunah Muslims Association (AMA)

Ottawa Mosque vandalised

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ottawa-mosque-vandalised/img_1097-jpg/] (October 31, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on political and community leaders to forcefully condemn all hate-motivated actions following this morning’s vandalism of the Assunah Muslims Association (AMA) mosque in Ottawa. “We call on