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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

The TTC Bus Driver Who Cared

Canadian Muslims

The TTC Bus Driver Who Cared

A TTC bus driver voluntarily stayed nearly 3 hours past her shift to make multiple trips to shuttle more than 100 students from HoopDome to Downsview station on a Friday night. If she hadn’t done that, we would have been walking more than 40 minutes to get to the

Muslims call for investigation of death of Somali-Canadian man in Ottawa

Canadian Muslims

Muslims call for investigation of death of Somali-Canadian man in Ottawa

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, says a thorough investigation is required into the alleged beating and subsequent death of an Ottawa-area Somali-Canadian man [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/siu-investigate-hilda-street-arrest-hospital-1.3694114] following an altercation with police. Local police were responding

City of Windsor unveils Bosnian genocide monument

Bosnia And Herzegovina Tribute Week

City of Windsor unveils Bosnian genocide monument

The City of Windsor, Ontario unveiled a monument in Jackson Park on Saturday, July 9 to remember the lives lost during the Bosnian genocide. Local dignitaries and members of the Bosnian Canadian community were in attendance. The Bosnian massacre took place in July 1995 and during that time more than

Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey hosts Eid celebration

Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey hosts Eid celebration

Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey hosted an Eid dinner and reception on Thursday at Brampton City Hall. “To all our Muslim brothers and sisters in Brampton and around the world, I wish for a happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr,” said Mayor Jeffrey. Muslims leaders thanked the Mayor for hosting the celebration.

Canada-wide Charter launched to fight Islamophobia

Canadian Muslims

Canada-wide Charter launched to fight Islamophobia

There is a rise in anti-Muslim incidents in Ontario, according to a new survey funded by the province and the City of Toronto. “There is an epidemic of Islamophobia in Ontario,” said the 51-page survey to be released this week by the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants [http://www.

Fasting Canadian Youth run for charity

Canadian Muslims

Fasting Canadian Youth run for charity

Toronto Muslim youth took part in Fasting 5K on Saturday, June 25 and joined with other Muslims across North America to raise over $130,000 for youth charities. “We were able to raise a total of $13,000 for youth mental health services in Toronto and abroad and over $130,

Ontario Premier fasts in solidarity with Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Ontario Premier fasts in solidarity with Muslims

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne joined Muslims in fasting on Wednesday, June 22nd and then took part in the Iftar (fast-breaking meal) with the community at the Sayeda Khadija Centre in Mississauga. “I am honored to participate in the fast with you,” said Premier Wynne. “3:30 am is a long

Toronto launches campaign to address Islamophobia

Canadian Muslims

Toronto launches campaign to address Islamophobia

The City of Toronto, in conjunction with the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI), has launched a public education campaign to address xenophobia, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiments. “Racism hurts our communities in so many ways,” said Amira Elghawaby, Communications Director at the National Council of Canadian Muslims, a partner

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

Use the power of Ramadan to help others

Canadian Muslims

Use the power of Ramadan to help others

Statement by Mark Holland – MP, Ajax and Parliamentary Secretary for Democratic Institutions, June 3 2016. Mr. Speaker, next week there will be hundreds of thousands of Canadians who will be celebrating Ramadan. In my own riding, there will be many thousands, and of course across the world, hundreds of millions.

Ramadan marathon - 30 Canadian Mosques in 30 days

Ramadan marathon - 30 Canadian Mosques in 30 days

Himy Syed is looking to answer the question, ‘Is there one Muslim Canadian Identity? Or many?’ Syed’s quest will take him on a trans-Canada journey visiting Masjids (mosques) in various provinces during the month of Ramadan, set to begin next Monday, June 6. “Environics Institute recent Survey of Muslims

ISNA Canada hosts dialogue between Aboriginal and Muslim communities

ISNA Canada hosts dialogue between Aboriginal and Muslim communities

ISNA Canada hosted a plenary session on relationship building between Indigenous and Muslim communities at its recently concluded annual convention this past weekend in Mississauga. Cat Criger, an Aboriginal Elder, Traditional Teacher and Mentor from the First Nations People addressed the convention. Criger is Cayuga (Guyohkohnyoh), Turtle Clan of the

Halal Food Fest set to attract large crowds to GTA

Canadian Muslims

Halal Food Fest set to attract large crowds to GTA

The largest halal food festival in North America will be held this weekend at the International Centre in Mississauga. The event, now in its fourth year, attracted over 35,000 visitors in 2015 and even more are expected this year from across the U.S. and Canada. “We’re extremely

Muneeba Centre opens in Mississauga

Muneeba Centre opens in Mississauga

The Muneeba Centre, a facility that will offer support programs and respite services for people with disabilities, was officially opened on Saturday in Mississauga. The Centre, located at 1486 Southdown Road in Mississauga, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to mark the occasion. In attendance were community leaders and

Muslims in Canada

Canadian Muslims

Muslims in Canada

You are cordially invited to attend a presentation on the The Environics Institute 2016 Survey of Muslims in Canada Speaker: Keith Neuman [http://www.environicsinstitute.org/about/who], Ph.D. Executive Director of the Environics Institute Respondents Anita Bromberg, Executive Director- Canadian Race Relations Foundation Gwen Joy, Director of Grants

Canadian Muslims pray, mobilize donations for Fort McMurray

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims pray, mobilize donations for Fort McMurray

Canadian Muslims offered special prayers at the weekly Friday services today and collected donations for people fleeing the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta. “The pictures and stories that we’re seeing and hearing are absolutely harrowing,” Kanata Muslim Association’s Imam Sikander Hashmi told CBC News. “I just want to

IDRF launches Alberta Fires Emergency Relief

Canadian Muslims

IDRF launches Alberta Fires Emergency Relief

The catastrophic wildfire that has destroyed 1,600 homes and buildings in Fort McMurray, Alta., has now consumed more than 10,000 hectares, and has forced all 80,000 residents of Fort McMurray to evacuate, the largest evacuation in Alberta’s history. As the fire rages across Fort McMurray, the

Canadian religious leaders concerned over assisted-dying legislation

Canadian Muslims

Canadian religious leaders concerned over assisted-dying legislation

Canadian religious leaders on Tuesday expressed their concerns regarding the proposed legislation on “physician-assisted-dying” and are calling on the government to protect the vulnerable, improve palliative care and protect freedom of conscience. “We stand together today, leaders within our respective faith communities – Jewish, Muslim and Christian – to express our grave

Canadian Muslims concerned over anti-Muslim incidents

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims concerned over anti-Muslim incidents

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is alarmed over a series of recent anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant incidents across Canada. In Alberta, two separate incidents of assault against two Syrian refugees were reported this week along with vandalism and arson against a Muslim family. In Ontario, a Windsor woman was

Canadian Imams Announce De-Radicalization Clinics at Annual Gala

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Imams Announce De-Radicalization Clinics at Annual Gala

The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) has announced the formation of a National Security Committee that will open de-radicalization clinics in the Greater Toronto Area. The announcement was made at the Council’s first annual dinner held on Monday evening. “We just want to take a proactive approach,” Toronto Imam

Olive Tree Foundation 2016 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Deadline May 31 2016

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation 2016 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Deadline May 31 2016

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://muslimlink.ca/directory/toronto-gta/religious/local-orgs/3573-olive-tree-foundation?city=Toronto%20GTA] , in partnership with the Canadian Association for Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) [http://muslimlink.ca/directory/toronto-gta/religious/Muslim-Social-Services/673-CAMD?city=Toronto%20GTA] , MIST Toronto [http://muslimlink.ca/directory/toronto-gta/religious/local-orgs/3574-MIST-Toronto?city=Toronto%20GTA]

UofT MSA issues statement honouring Indigenous peoples

Canadian Muslims

UofT MSA issues statement honouring Indigenous peoples

The Muslim Students’ Association at the University of Toronto has issued a statement acknowledging that their student club sits on the land of indigenous peoples. “We want to honour this land’s original peoples and we invite others to also think about the past and present-day realities of these communities,

Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

Ayanle Hassan Ali

Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

Canadian Muslim leaders are condemning the stabbing of two members of Canada’s military on Monday by a man who claimed that he received orders from Allah to kill people. “It’s a horrible crime that all Canadian Muslims strongly condemn,” said Dr Wael Shehab, Imam of Masjid Toronto. “I,

Canadian Muslims

Islamophobia Hotline launched in British Columbia

(March 9, 2016) – Today, the legal community in British Columbia launched the Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline, after a nationwide increase in reported incidents of racial and faith-related discrimination against Canadian Muslims in recent months. “Discrimination against Muslims, and people perceived to be Muslims, is an intolerable and ongoing reality in