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Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

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Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today. Many of the changes observed in the climate are unprecedented in thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years,

Canada to mark Emancipation Day on August 1

Canada to mark Emancipation Day on August 1

Canada will mark Emancipation Day on Sunday August 1st, the day in 1834 when slavery was officially abolished across the British Empire, and Canadians are being invited to reflect on the historical significance of this day and celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada. An official commemoration

Canadian Muslims set to celebrate Eid Al-Adha

Canadian Muslims set to celebrate Eid Al-Adha

Canadian Muslims are set to celebrate `Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday, July 20, with in-person Eid prayers and family gatherings as the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been easing up across the country. “After much anticipation, the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that we are

Give a Vax and Help End the Pandemic

Give a Vax and Help End the Pandemic

The Government of Canada has committed to match, dollar-for-dollar, donations made by individual Canadians to UNICEF Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination fundraising campaign to help vaccinate our global neighbours, up to a maximum of $10 million. Love My Neighbour [https://www.lovemyneighbourproject.org], a national movement for global vaccine equity, in

Amplifying Muslim Voices

Amplifying Muslim Voices

An online database, Muslim Sources [https://muslimsources.org/], has been launched to make it easier for journalists to find credible Muslim experts. By including diverse voices in their coverage, journalists are better able to reflect Canada’s increasing diversity in their content. Our goal is to help the Muslim community

Canadian Imams to express Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in Friday Sermon

Canadian Imams to express Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in Friday Sermon

Muslims across Canada will hear a statement of solidarity with Indigenous peoples from their Imams during the Friday sermon on July 9th, 2021. “Friday’s statement before an attentive congregation of a few hundred Canadian Muslim attendees in every mosque will highlight the collective mourning, compassion and solace on behalf

Saskatchewan Muslims in Solidarity with Cowessess First Nation

Saskatchewan Muslims in Solidarity with Cowessess First Nation

The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, along with the larger Muslim Community, stands in solidarity with the Cowessess First Nation on discovering the 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan, about 160 km from Regina. Children are the inheritors of what we do in this life.

A Message of Compassion and Solidarity to Our Indigenous Relatives

A Message of Compassion and Solidarity to Our Indigenous Relatives

In the Name of Allah, The Merciful, Compassionate Creator: We, the undersigned Canada-based Muslim community organizations, offer our deepest regret, condolences and solidarity in this time of incalculable grief. We seek your forgiveness for the inhumane colonial policies of Canada and the systemic injustices that still continue. The discovery of

Inherited Responsibility to Face Evils of of Racism, Xenophobia, Religious Nationalism

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Inherited Responsibility to Face Evils of of Racism, Xenophobia, Religious Nationalism

June 25, 2021 Statement of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton Dear people of Peace, and fellow children of the Creator, Yet again, in what has become a disturbingly regular occurrence, two Muslim women wearing hijabs were attacked in Alberta, this time in the community of St. Albert just outside of

Two Muslim women attacked in apparent hate crime in Alberta

Two Muslim women attacked in apparent hate crime in Alberta

Two Muslim women wearing hijabs were attacked on Wednesday in St. Albert, Alberta, by a masked man while walking along a pathway. On June 23, 2021 at approximately 12:35 p.m. two adult females were walking along a pathway, bordering Edmonton, near Alderwood Park when an unknown male, wearing

Hassan Yussuff appointed to Canadian Senate

Hassan Yussuff appointed to Canadian Senate

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Hassan Yussuff, Bernadette Clement, and James Quinn as independent Senators to fill vacancies for Ontario and New Brunswick. “Ms. Clement, Mr. Yussuff, and Mr. Quinn are exemplary public servants and community leaders who have dedicated their careers to making a difference

Muslim's Response to Indigenous National Day of Prayer

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Muslim's Response to Indigenous National Day of Prayer

This Prayer is being offered by the Muslim community for the National Day of Prayer called by Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers for Sunday, June 6 2021 on behalf of the 215 Children found at the site of a residential school in Kamloops, BC, and for all Children who have

Let’s work together for the common good

Let’s work together for the common good

[Address to the 2021 Assembly of Presbyterian Church in Canada on June 9, 2021 by Muneeb Nasir] Distinguished Delegates, I am delighted to have been invited to address the Annual Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Peace be with you. I am speaking to you in my capacity as

Canada Mourns as London Muslim family buried

Canada Mourns as London Muslim family buried

The Muslim family who were killed in an Islamophobic attack last Sunday were buried on Saturday in London, Ontario following a moving ceremony at the at the Islamic Centre of Southwest Ontario. Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, their 15-year-old daughter Yumna Afzaal and Salman’s 74-year-old mother Talat

NATIONAL FAITH LEADERS CONDEMN ISLAMOPHOBIC ATTACK IN LONDON, ON

NATIONAL FAITH LEADERS CONDEMN ISLAMOPHOBIC ATTACK IN LONDON, ON

The National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee (NMCLC) expresses outrage and profound sorrow at the mass murder of a Muslim family in London, Ontario. This act of unspeakable hatred and Islamophobia took the lives of 4 members of the same family, ranging in age from 15 to 74 years old, and

CANADIANS ASKED TO GIFT 1 VACCINE FORWARD

CANADIANS ASKED TO GIFT 1 VACCINE FORWARD

A national movement, Love My Neighbour [https://www.lovemyneighbourproject.org/] , has been launched to encourage each Canadian to gift 1 vaccine forward to allow for the equitable distribution of vaccines to developing countries. Love My Neighbour [https://www.lovemyneighbourproject.org/], in partnership with UNICEF Canada [https://www.unicef.ca/en]

CANADA CAN AND MUST SHARE VACCINES NOW

CANADA CAN AND MUST SHARE VACCINES NOW

SENT VIA EMAIL The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Love My Neighbour [https://www.lovemyneighbourproject.org/] (LMN) is a Canadian grassroots project founded by Millennium Kids and diverse faith communities to increase the number of COVID-19 vaccines distributed

Ramadan begins on Tuesday

Ramadan begins on Tuesday

The first day of Ramadan 1442 (2021) is on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, insha’Allah, 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 of Lunar months including the months of

Green Khutbah Campaign Announced for April 16

Green Khutbah Campaign Announced for April 16

The Green Khutbah Campaign is set to take place on Friday, April 16th, 2021 (Inshaa’ Allah). The Green Khutbah Campaign has been going strong for eight years (alhamdulillah!) and aims to mobilize Muslims to become better and more responsible stewards of the environment. Stay tuned for more information about this

Muslim Philanthropy in a Canadian Context

Muslim Philanthropy in a Canadian Context

Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts, in partnership with the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy and Civil Society, is hosting theMuslim Philanthropy in a Canadian Context Symposium [https://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/the-centre-for-religion-and-its-contexts/muslim-philanthropy-in-a-canadian-context/] on Saturday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. EDT. This symposium

Muslimah Stories

Muslimah Stories

In celebration of International Women’s Day,Coalition of Muslim Women of KW (CMW) [https://cmw-kw.org/] has launched the Muslimah Stories Project sharing the stories of a cross-section of the incredible women who have established and nurtured CMW over the years. http://muslimahstories.ca/ [http://muslimahstories.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3DKkzYsNrUSKlatwfhSwrEaVQ5Hz2zgATPmQEuc8Qr6LThTum4NRy7yTY]

Sacred People, Sacred Earth: Multi-Faith Day of Climate Action – 11 March 2021

Sacred People, Sacred Earth: Multi-Faith Day of Climate Action – 11 March 2021

On 11 March, grassroots people of diverse religions are coming together around the world for the biggest-ever faith-based global day of action to sound the alarm for climate justice. A global, multi-faith coalition of established and emerging climate leaders in faith communities – across 14 countries – has come together to create

Scarborough Muslims pledge to raise $100K for hospitals

Scarborough Muslims pledge to raise $100K for hospitals

The Scarborough Muslim Community pledged to raise $100,000 in 2021 to support the Scarborough Hospital Network (SHN) at a recent virtual Family Day event held on Februrary 15th. “The hospitals have been facing significant challenges in managing the COVID-19 pandemic response,” says Asad Chowdhury, coordinator of the fund-rasing committee.

My Return to St. Michael’s for the Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue

My Return to St. Michael’s for the Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue

My journey to Canada to attend St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto began in the Fall of 1971. A member of the last Western Year offered, I was introduced to wonderful professors and amazing students. I graduated from St. Michael’s with a double specialist degree in

National Interfaith Dialogue held on Fostering Inclusive, Anti-Racist Faith Communities

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National Interfaith Dialogue held on Fostering Inclusive, Anti-Racist Faith Communities

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Canadian Christians and Muslims recently engaged in an online dialogue on fostering inclusive and anti-racist faith communities in the country. The forum, held on February 3rd, was the annual event of the National Muslim Christian