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Alia Hogben and Tanya Talaga to receive honorary degrees

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Alia Hogben and Tanya Talaga to receive honorary degrees

Two women who have empowered under-represented groups throughout their careers will receive Honorary Degrees from Victoria University in The University of Toronto. The degrees will be conferred on journalist and award-winning author Tanya Talaga, who has reported extensively on Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people, and Alia Hogben, who, through

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 [https://www.

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

We have much to learn about Indigenous Peoples

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We have much to learn about Indigenous Peoples

By Muneeb Nasir (Remarks by Muneeb Nasir, President of the Olive Tree Foundation, at program entitled, ‘Indigenous And Muslim Traditional Healing Practices In A Modern Context’ on November 14 2019, at Victoria College, University of Toronto). The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to be a sponsor of tonight’s program

Inaugural Lecture in Contemporary Islamic Thought Launched in Toronto

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Inaugural Lecture in Contemporary Islamic Thought Launched in Toronto

American Muslim scholar, Dr Umar Faruq Abd-Allah delivered the inaugural lecture of the Mohamed Mansour Lectureship in Contemporary Islamic Thought on Monday, April 16 at Toronto’s Emmanuel College. Despite the inclement weather and challenging road conditions, the Vic Chapel at Victoria College was filled with people from across the

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

Toronto Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

Toronto Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslim-leaders-hold-networking-meeting/muneebnasir-april-12-2015_2/] Muneeb Nasir being presented with Green Rule poster by Donna Lang(April 17, 2015) – Muslim leaders and community development workers in the Greater Toronto Area held a networking meeting on Sunday, April 12 in Toronto to learn about each other’

Imam AbdurRashid Taylor appointed New Ontario Regional Chaplain

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Imam AbdurRashid Taylor appointed New Ontario Regional Chaplain

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/imam-abdurrashid-taylor-appointed-new-ontario-regional-chaplain/abdurrashid-taylor/] (February 3, 2014) – Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor has been appointed as the new Ontario Regional Chaplain, according to Correctional Service Canada. “The Ontario Region is pleased to introduce Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor who has assumed the responsibilities of Regional Chaplaincy effective

Leading scholar asks Canada’s Muslims to consider their identity

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Leading scholar asks Canada’s Muslims to consider their identity

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/leading-scholar-asks-canadas-muslims-to-consider-their-identity/dr-ingrid-mattson-and-dr-mark-toulouse_emmanuel-college-prayer-room-inauguration_jan-22-2013/] Dr. Mark G. Toulouse and Dr. Ingrid Mattson Canadian Muslims should join the discussion on what having a Canadian identity means, according to Dr. Ingrid Mattson, a well-known academic and Muslim leader. “I think part of rooting Muslims in