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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

Race & Religion: Cultivating Anti-Racist Faith Communities

Islam in Canada

Race & Religion: Cultivating Anti-Racist Faith Communities

Religions at the Service of Fraternity in Our World

Religions at the Service of Fraternity in Our World

On January 28, 2021 join an online panel discussion with Muslim and Catholic speakers on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” – On Fraternity and Social Friendship. Please register at,https://bit.ly/ReligionsAtTheService [https://bit.ly/ReligionsAtTheService?fbclid=IwAR0q-tdG3MCXIz0cljLaRRDoIi2kgJ-lqHMy5UQ86-PXNSoivwhiYSNlbJo] and a Zoom link will be shared with you by the organizers.

Fostering Hope and Solidarity in Today’s World

Fostering Hope and Solidarity in Today’s World

A conversation withArchbishop and Primate Linda Nichollsof the Anglican Church of Canada. [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fostering-hope-and-solidarity-in-todays-world-tickets-129244372397] Date/Time:Thursday ,December 17, 2020, 5.00pm – 6..30pm Venue:https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Z9G6_pox6WQ&feature=youtu.be Biography Archbishop Linda Nicholls was installed as Primate

Environmentalism in Islam

Environmentalism in Islam

Friday, October 23, 2020 at 8 PM EDT – 9:30 PM EDT Hosted byYaqeen Institute for Islamic Research [https://www.facebook.com/YaqeenInstitute/] Online Event http://yaqeeninstitute.ca/IslamicHeritage Humans’ impact on the environment is being felt around the world, and this is widely considered to be one of the

Ramadan Community Building with Enes Kanter and Mayor John Tory

Ramadan Community Building with Enes Kanter and Mayor John Tory

Healing from Within: Spirituality and Mental Health

Multi-Faith Centre

Healing from Within: Spirituality and Mental Health

Cost: $10 Students: Free Everyone is asked to register at: https://spiritualityandmentalhealth_nmclc.eventbrite.ca Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/539030296958784 Presentations and discussion with: Jack Kugelmass, Director of Social Work – Toronto General Hospital Dr. Mary Marrocco, Commission on Faith and Witness – Canadian Council of Churches Danial

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

MuslimFest 2019

MuslimFest 2019

MuslimFest is an award-winning annual festival in Mississauga, ON, that celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment. The event features over 80 local and international artists who showcase their talent in various genre or art. Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is a joint project of DawaNet and Sound Vision. Today,

North America's Largest Halal Food Festival this Weekend

Canadian Muslims

North America's Largest Halal Food Festival this Weekend

The Greater Toronto Area is home to the largest population of Muslims in Canada, making it the perfect destination. Sufra Halal Food Fest TO will be a celebration of halal food and the diversity of the city, and of Canada as a country laden with culture. This year, we will

Black Muslims in Canada: A Symposium

Black Muslim Initiative

Black Muslims in Canada: A Symposium

This conference will look at the lived experiences of Black Muslims in Canada (through academic and non-academic research). By bringing together participants through this conference, a community of scholars can begin to emerge that can enhance partnerships, collaboration and networks to the benefit of Black Muslim communities in Canada. This

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: Stories of Success and Challenge from Refugee Women

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: Stories of Success and Challenge from Refugee Women

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: Stories of Success and Challenge from Refugee Women Keynote Speaker: Mary Jo Leddy Founder of Toronto’s Romero House , Writer, Theologian, Social Activist Master of Ceremonies: Nastaran Roushan Executive Member of the Refugee Lawyers Association Moderator: Katherine Govier Founder and Director

Let the Quran Speak Family Day Dinner

Let the Quran Speak Family Day Dinner

Let the Quran Speak is a weekly talk-show that promotes understanding and appreciation of Islam and Muslims in Canada. Since 2001, we have addressed a wide range of topics, helping viewers to better understand their fellow Muslims and appreciate Islam as one of our world’s major religious traditions, through

What's the Buzz? Religion, Fake News and the 24-Hour News Cycle

Canadian Muslims

What's the Buzz? Religion, Fake News and the 24-Hour News Cycle

Enacting Citizenship in Muslim Communities

Canadian Muslims

Enacting Citizenship in Muslim Communities

In partnership with Emmanuel College, The Tessellate Institute’s annual lecture series #TTILectures presents Enacting Citizenship in Muslim Communities: Lessons Learned from Australian Muslim’s Civic Engagement. Records show that Australia’s Aboriginal communities have had interactions with Muslim travellers as early as the 17th century, pre-dating the arrival of

Multi-faith Ramadan Harmony Dinner

Canadian Muslims

Multi-faith Ramadan Harmony Dinner

This Interfaith Ramadan iftar dinner is very important as it allows attendees of different religious backgrounds to come together, break fast, and engage in friendly dialogue as a way to stimulate mutual understanding and respect for others and their respective religious traditions and customs. Theme of the event “EMBRACING THE

Toronto Strong Vigil

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Strong Vigil

The City of Toronto will host the #TorontoStrong [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/torontostrong] Vigil this Sunday evening at Mel Lastman Square. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and support all those who have been affected by Monday’s tragedy in Toronto. This City-hosted vigil, organized in collaboration

On Being Canadian Muslim

Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership

On Being Canadian Muslim

Intercultural Dialogue Institute cordially invites you to a panel discussion with the theme “On Being Canadian Muslim” Panel discussion will explore the challenges faced by Canadian Muslims related to identity formation, social integration, and inter-generational and gender related issues. Moderator: Naheed Mustafa, Writer and Broadcaster Panelists: Samiya Ahmed, Founder Aspire

Islamophobia in the Workplace

Canadian Muslims

Islamophobia in the Workplace

Canada’s unions, in partnership with the National Council of Canadian Muslims want to address Islamophobia at work. What are the experiences of Muslim workers? How does Islamophobia follow Muslims to work? This forum on challenging Islamophobia in the Workplace aims to organize against religious discrimination and racism. Please join

Abrahamic Dialogue Series: Hospitality in the Face of Adversity

Canadian Muslims

Abrahamic Dialogue Series: Hospitality in the Face of Adversity

Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue

Canadian Muslims

Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue

“Home” has many meanings: where we live, where we come from, where we hope to be. It is our land, our origin and possibly our destination. By sharing what it means to each of us we allow for conversation and understanding to blossom. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 6:30 PM

Centering Black Narratives in Islam with Dawud Walid

Canadian Muslims

Centering Black Narratives in Islam with Dawud Walid

Dawud Walid is, he is a co-author of a recently published book entitled “Centering Black Narratives in Islam: Black Nobles among the Early Pious Muslims”. He is also the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)- Michigan, which is a national Muslim advocacy organization in the United

National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee Dinner

Canadian Muslims

National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee Dinner

The National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee, would like to cordially invite you to their annual dinner and panel discussion on Monday, October 2, 2017, 5-8 pm, at the University of Toronto’s Multi-Faith Centre (Koffler Building, 569 Spadina Ave., Toronto [https://maps.google.com/?q=569+Spadina+Ave.,+Toronto&entry=

Great Lakes Water Walk - Sunday September 24

Great Lakes Water Walk

Great Lakes Water Walk - Sunday September 24

Event Details The Great Lakes Water Walk [http://greatlakeswaterwalk.ca/] Sunday, September 24, 2017, along the Toronto waterfront. The Great Lakes Water Walk is an open invitation to all people to join an Indigenous-led Water Walk to honor Nibi (Water). Following Anishinaabe ceremonial protocols, Grandmothers and Elders will make water

Halal Food Fest set for July 15 – 16 in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Halal Food Fest set for July 15 – 16 in Toronto

It’s 5th anniversary of Halal Food Fest and also Canada’s 150th birthday and the festival returns to Toronto on July 15-16, 2017 at the International Centre in Mississauga. Celebrate Toronto’s diversity with the best halal restaurants, manufacturers, bakeries and specialty stores representing cuisines from around the world.