The American-based Muslim organization, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), is holding its 58th Annual Convention this weekend. This year’s event with the theme, “Reimagine and Rebuild with Renewed Resolve,” is taking place virtually and many renowned speakers, scholars, and activists will be addressing the gathering. Over 100

In response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, a non-partisan network of organizations and individuals launched Lifeline Afghanistan (LifelineAfghanistan.ca) to engage Canadians from across the country in supporting Afghan refugees. "We have been focused on extraction - getting as many people at risk out of Afghanistan as quickly as

(TORONTO) - The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) for the project, “Thorncliffe Park Pollinator Habitat Project.” The project, to be conducted by Thorncliffe Park Urban Farmers (TPUF), will restore selected spaces in Thorncliffe Park area that are overgrown with

The Canadian Muslim Covid-19 Task Force (CMCTF) is considering whether a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy (with accommodations and exemptions as required) for all eligible staff, attendees, volunteers and students should be recommended for all Canadian mosques and Islamic schools.   Please complete this quick 3 minute survey to provide your feedback

Ali Duale has won the riding of Halifax Armdale for the Nova Scotia Liberals in a tight race against the NDP's Julie Melanson in yesterday’s provincial elections. Duale is the first Muslim MLA elected to the legislature. “A heartfelt thank you to my family, team, and constituents, for a

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation has announced new additions to CRRF's team. "These powerful advocates will join the Foundation to bolster and expand its fight against racism and discrimination across the country," stated CRFF in the announcement of the appointments. The new appointees are: Amira Elghawaby, a human rights advocate

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

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, a national movement for global vaccine  equity, in partnership with UNICEF Canada,

An online database, Muslim Sources, 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 reclaim its narrative

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

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.

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

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

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

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