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Brantford Imam steps forward to help student replace stolen wheelchair

Brantford Imam steps forward to help student replace stolen wheelchair

Brantford Imam Abu Noman Tarek recently stepped forward to help Assumption College student Nick Hickey acquire a new wheelchair to replace the one that was stolen. Hickey’s wheelchair was stolen in December from the porch of his home, leaving the 18-year-old Assumption College student with no way to attend

Scarborough's Muslims show support for 'Love, Scarborough' campaign

Scarborough's Muslims show support for 'Love, Scarborough' campaign

Scarborough’s large Muslim community has been a strong supporter of its local hospitals and its ‘Love, Scarborough’ [https://www.lovescarborough.ca/] campaign and celebrated $86,000 in donations collected in 2021 at a Family Day event on February 21. In 2018, the Muslim community pledged to give $1 million

Canadian Azebaijani women offer support to Ukrainian Women’s Association

Canadian Azebaijani women offer support to Ukrainian Women’s Association

“We, Azerbaijani women, feel the pain of Ukrainian mothers! Our prayers and thoughts are with you,” is the message from the Azerbaijani Women’s Support Centre (AWSC) in Canada to Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada. On Friday, representatives of the AWSC visited Darcia Moskaluk-Rutkay, President of the Ukrainian Women’

Muslim Welfare Canada receives $1.2M for transitional home in Whitby

Muslim Welfare Canada receives $1.2M for transitional home in Whitby

Muslim Welfare Canada has received government funding of almost $1.2 million for homelessness prevention. The funds will go into the Muslim Welfare Residences location on Dundas Street in Whitby, east of Garden Street. Officials are looking to set up 26 new transitional and supportive housing units in a converted

Canadian charities join forces to raise funds for Ukraine

Canadian charities join forces to raise funds for Ukraine

In response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, leading Canadian aid agencies – through the Humanitarian Coalition [https://www.humanitariancoalition.ca/ukraine-crisis] – are launching an appeal to raise funds and rush emergency assistance to people in need. As part of the Humanitarian Coalition, Islamic Relief Canada is one of

Muslim talk show launched in Canada

Muslim talk show launched in Canada

By Memona Hossain, Co-host - Islam & Life The Muslim Association of Canada is excited to launch our newest production series "Islam & Life" [https://www.youtube.com/c/MACChanneltv/featured], a weekly, live talkshow that speaks to the relevant issues of the community and brings substance for

Climate change: a threat to human wellbeing and health of the planet

Climate change: a threat to human wellbeing and health of the planet

Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks. People and ecosystems least able to cope are being hardest hit, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Nova Scotia Muslims give back to hospital in memory of the Barho Family

Nova Scotia Muslims give back to hospital in memory of the Barho Family

On the 3rd year anniversary of the Barho Family’s tragedy in the province, Nova Scotia’s Muslim community recently announced the completion of the renovation of a family room in the QEII hospital. On February 19, 2019, a tragedy struck the Barho family when a fire occurred in their

Legislation to combat Islamophobia and hate crimes tabled in Ontario Legislature

Legislation to combat Islamophobia and hate crimes tabled in Ontario Legislature

Ontario’s New Democratic Party (NDP) tabled legislation Wednesday aimed at combating Islamophobia and hate crimes. On Wednesday, NDP MPP Faisal Hassan tabled the Our London Family Act, which Horwath and the NDP created in collaboration with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). The bill is co-sponsored by MPP

Mural unveiled in London mall in memory of the Afzaal family

Mural unveiled in London mall in memory of the Afzaal family

On Saturday, February 19th, the White Oaks Mall in London, Ontario honoured and remembered the Afzaal family with many members of the Muslim community. On June 6, 2021, Yumnah Afzaal, with her parents and grandmother, were killed in an act of terrorism in the City of London. Less than a

'We wanted to give back to Brampton'

'We wanted to give back to Brampton'

Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness would not exist without the support of generous donors such as Sajjad Ebrahim. Sajjad Ebrahim helped bring the project to fruition with the largest donation ever received from a family–$2.5 million. Peel Memorial’s Urgent Care Centre is named for

Panel held on Indigenous and Muslim perspectives on colonisation, treaties and decolonisation

Panel held on Indigenous and Muslim perspectives on colonisation, treaties and decolonisation

An engaging panel discussion titled, ‘Indigenous and Muslim Perspectives on Colonisation, Treaties and Decolonisation’ was held virtually on Thursday, February 17th. The event was organized by Emmanuel College's Centre for Religion and Its Contexts [https://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/the-centre-for-religion-and-its-contexts/continuing-education-events-and-courses/] , and co-sponsored by Justice for All Canada

Summit to address Islamophobia in Canada

Summit to address Islamophobia in Canada

Toronto’s TARIC Islamic Centre is holding its annual Family Summit this coming weekend. The summit themed, ‘Countering Islamophobia: Effective Strategies and Resources,’ will be held virtually and will be addressed by Muslim leaders, politicians, advocates and policymakers. “Since Family Day was instituted in the Province of Ontario, the TARIC

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to advance Christian-Muslim relationships in Canada

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to advance Christian-Muslim relationships in Canada

The Olive Tree Foundation [https://www.olivetreefoundation.ca/] has announced that a grant has been awarded to of the Canadian Council of Churches and the National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee for the project, ‘Canadian Christian-Muslim Network Online Resource.' The project will support Christian-Muslim dialogue and relations in Canada through

Canada's population growing at almost twice the rate of other G7 countries

Canada's population growing at almost twice the rate of other G7 countries

Canada's population grew at almost twice the pace of other G7 countries from 2016 to 2021. Although the pandemic halted Canada's strong population growth in 2020, it continued to be the fastest among G7 countries. Canada is home to almost 37 million people, 1.8 million

Ontario announces funding for Muslim organizations to combat Islamophobia in schools

Ontario announces funding for Muslim organizations to combat Islamophobia in schools

Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Education, was joined by Parm Gill, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, and Kaleed Rasheed, Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville on Tuesday to announce funding for Muslim-led organizations to counter the threat of racism in schools and communities. The funding to the groups

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

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

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

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

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

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

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