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Muneeb Nasir Honored with Lifetime Community-Builder Award

Muneeb Nasir Honored with Lifetime Community-Builder Award

A pillar of the Canadian Muslim community, Muneeb Nasir, Chair of the Olive Tree Foundation, was presented with the prestigious Ihsan Lifetime Community-Builder Award at Sound Vision Canada's annual Ihsan Gala on September 28th, 2024 held in Mississauga. The award citation reads, "For his decades of dedication

Support Palestinian Students and Scholars in Canada!

Support Palestinian Students and Scholars in Canada!

Imagine studying hard for your future but worrying every day about where your next meal will come from or if you'll have a roof over your head. This is the reality for many Palestinian students and scholars forced to rebuild their lives in Canada. Olive Tree Foundation is

Make this an impactful Ramadan with Canada’s Waqf charity

Make this an impactful Ramadan with Canada’s Waqf charity

By Muneeb Nasir Assalaamu ‘alaikum. Ramadan Mubarak! We pray this letter finds you in the best of health and increased faith. As we fast in this blessed month of Ramadan, let's reflect on our blessings while remembering those less fortunate. We pray for peace and relief for all.

Lives lived: Zora Moneer

Lives lived: Zora Moneer

By Umar Nasir Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu. We gather today to remember the remarkable life of a woman whose love and warmth touched us all deeply. Our beloved grandmother always wore a smile that could brighten the darkest of days. She had an incredible talent for bringing joy into

Olive Tree Foundation grants funding to support refugee palliative care

Olive Tree Foundation grants funding to support refugee palliative care

Olive Tree Foundation is proud to announce its recent grant to the innovative non-profit organization, GPS Health Navigators, whose aim is to provide essential support to refugee patients with palliative care needs in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region (GTHA). This significant grant has been made possible through the generous

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to support refugee and immigrant women

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to support refugee and immigrant women

The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to the Refugee Women’s Network for the project, ‘Women Helping Women’ that will provide a confidential, safe space for refugee and new immigrant women to provide counseling and direction as they settle in their new community. ““A grant from Olive Tree

Olive Tree Foundation to fund Annual Indigenous Spirit Bear Award

Olive Tree Foundation to fund Annual Indigenous Spirit Bear Award

The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that it will fund an annual award to support Indigenous young people through the Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Endowment Fund. “We are grateful to the Olive Tree Foundation (Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Endowment Fund) for their generous annual contribution to the Spirit Bear Award,

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to train Indigenous and non-Indigenous environmental leaders

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to train Indigenous and non-Indigenous environmental leaders

The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to Ontario Nature for the project, “Youth Circle for Mother Earth,” that aims to create and support a cross-cultural network of young Indigenous and non-Indigenous environmental leaders looking to honour their responsibilities and relationship with Mother Earth. “The Youth Circle for Mother

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to enhance library collection in Thunder Bay

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to enhance library collection in Thunder Bay

The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) so that the library system in the city could offer a more diverse collection of material representative of the community they serve. “The grant from the Olive Tree Foundation has enabled the Library to develop

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

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

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

Olive Tree Foundation announces $100K grant to support victims of Islamophobia

Olive Tree Foundation announces $100K grant to support victims of Islamophobia

The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant of $100,000 has been awarded to Edmonton’s Canadian Islamic Centre (Al Rashid Mosque) for a project that will support victims of Islamophobia. In the past year, there have been many hate attacks fuelled by Islamophobia on Muslims in Canada.

Olive Tree Foundation Awards grant to Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A Study into Our Lived Experiences”

Black Muslim Initiative

Olive Tree Foundation Awards grant to Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A Study into Our Lived Experiences”

The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to Urban Alliance on Race Relations and Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A study into our lived experiences.” The project will obtain critical survey data from members of the Black Muslim community with respect to

‘Greening Canadian Mosques’ Project Receives Grant from Olive Tree Foundation

‘Greening Canadian Mosques’ Project Receives Grant from Olive Tree Foundation

The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to Faith & the Common Good and EnviroMuslims for the project, “Greening Canadian Mosques.” The Greening Canadian Mosques program aims to empower Canadian mosque management teams to understand environmental issues and potential cost savings in their facilities. It

Olive Tree Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020

Islam in Canada

Olive Tree Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://www.olivetreefoundation.ca] is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual scholarships. The Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Scholarship has been awarded to Attaur Rahman, a graduate of Jarvis Collegiate Institute, who will be attending the University of Toronto, Mississauga in Social Sciences. Attaur is

We have much to learn about Indigenous Peoples

Canadian Muslims

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

Two Outstanding Students Recognized with Scholarships by Olive Tree Foundation

Amenah El Werfalli

Two Outstanding Students Recognized with Scholarships by Olive Tree Foundation

Two outstanding Canadian Muslim high school students have been recognized with scholarships for their academic achievements and leadership abilities by the Olive Tree Foundation. Hshmat Sahak was awarded the Faisal Ali Academic Excellence Scholarship that is granted annually to a high school graduate who has excelled in academic studies. Amenak

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to NCCM and Ottawa Muslim Association

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to NCCM and Ottawa Muslim Association

(TORONTO – December 14, 2018): The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to the Ottawa Muslim Association for the project, Know Your Rights, Know Your Responsibilities: A Pocket Guide for Canadian Muslims.” The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) will develop the project in partnership with

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to DEEN Support Services

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to DEEN Support Services

(TORONTO) – The Olive Tree Foundation [http://www.olivetreefoundation.ca/] has awarded a grant to DEEN Support Services [http://deensupportservices.ca/] for the project, “Count Us In: Mapping the Needs of Muslims with Disabilities.” The project will help develop a demographic profile of Muslims with disabilities in Ontario in order to

Surveys impact narrative about Canadian Muslims

Surveys impact narrative about Canadian Muslims

Surveys are powerful vehicles for amplifying the voices of individuals, Dr. Keith Neuman, Executive Director of Environics Institute, told a forum on Tuesday, May 24 held at the Intercultural Dialogue Institute in Toronto. Dr. Neuman was presenting the results of the latest Survey of Muslims in Canada at the forum.

Canadian Muslim Youth increasingly more devout

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim Youth increasingly more devout

Canadian Muslim millennials are more religious that other Canadian youth and also the most observant generation in the Muslim community, according to the new national survey conducted by Environics Institute and released on April 27. The youth, ages 18 to 34 years, are most likely to visit mosques for prayer

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

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]

SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy

Intercultural Dialogue Institute

SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy

Source: SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy | Intercultural Dialogue Institute – GTA (Toronto) [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/symposium-catholic-muslim-relations-in-a-year-of-mercy/] SYMPOSIUM: Christian-Muslim Relations in a Year of Mercy SYMPOSIUM: THE QUALITY OF MERCY IS NOT STRAIN’D: CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM RELATIONS IN A YEAR OF MERCY Keynote Address: Rev. Dr. Elias Mallon, S.