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NewsDec 18, 2024
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: Verdict in Inquest Rules That Death Was A Homicide
Yesterday, on December 17, 2024, a group of jurors provided a verdict that ruled Abdirahman Abdi’s death was by means of a homicide.
NewsDec 12, 2024
Somali Canadian Children's Author Awarded $15,000 from Edmonton Arts Council
Somali Canadian children's author, Rahma Rodaah, is one of 25 recipients of the 2024 Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund.
NewsOct 21, 2024
Black Arab Canadian Wins 2024 Ottawa Book Award for Memoir About Islamophobia in CSIS
Presented annually for the past 39 years, [the Ottawa Book Awards] recognize the top English and French books published in the past year by local authors – exemplifying Ottawa’s rich literary talent.
NewsMar 1, 2023
Anti-Racism Muslim Collaborative Report Release: Anti-Black Racism in Muslim Spaces in Edmonton
A team of Muslim community members from various sectors and backgrounds came together in the Fall of 2020 with the desire to address the prevalence of ongoing racist attitudes within Muslim communities, spaces, and institutions in the Edmonton area.
NewsFeb 21, 2023
Socio-Economic Review of the Black Muslim Population in Canada: Report
Black Muslim individuals in Canada experience overlapping forms of racial and religious discrimination that shape their everyday lives. Media outlets highlight the community’s experiences linked to racism and religious discrimination.
NewsNov 18, 2022
Vigils Across Canada This Weekend Call for Justice After the Killing of Hodan Hashi
Saturday, November 5, 2022, marks the loss of our beloved sister Hodan Hashi a kind-hearted, smart, caring, and selfless person who was tragically killed after a violent and brazen attack that took her life.
NewsOct 31, 2022
Black Opportunity Fund Announces Inclusive Lending Program for Black Entrepreneurs
The Black Entrepreneur Loan Program aims to support Black-led businesses which have historically been excluded from traditional funding methods
NewsOct 15, 2022
Hydro One supports Black students in the electricity industry with William Peyton Hubbard Memorial Award
[On March 21], Hydro One announced five recipients of the William Peyton Hubbard Memorial Award, who will receive a $5,000 scholarship and an opportunity to complete a paid work term at the company.
NewsMay 31, 2022
Sudanese Canadian Artist Mustafa Wins Best Alternative Album of the Year at the 51st Annual JUNO Awards
Sudanese Canadian artist Mustafa's When Smoke Rises won best alternative album of the year at the 2022 JUNO Awards (Think Canada's Grammys) on May 15, 2022.
NewsMay 19, 2022
We can no longer wait to address anti-Black Hate
TORONTO , May 17, 2022 /CNW/ - "Milk, eggs, cereal for tomorrow's breakfast, and chicken for dinner tonight because we ran out." Many family and friends, we imagine, would have had a similar conversation as they went through the checklist before their loved ones headed off on one of the most…
NewsFeb 7, 2022
Talking About Anti-Black Racism: Muslims Need to Be Real About Change This Black History Month
It's been a hard series of years and many communities are grieving the impact of hate-based crime. That being said, doors have been opened for sincere soul searching from many angles. For about 5 years I have been lecturing and educating Muslim community organizations about black history and…
NewsOct 14, 2021
Meet Somali Canadian Ali Duale, First Muslim Elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia
As the country's eyes were set on the snap federal election in September, a month earlier on August 17, 2021, Nova Scotians were making history during their provincial election.
NewsJul 31, 2021
The Black Muslimah Experience, Activism, and K-Pop: Stories from The Abwaan Chronicles Podcast
Trying to figure out how to stay connected to your friends across different cities, countries, and time zones? Why not start a podcast together?
NewsFeb 9, 2021
The Mosaic Institute Presents its Key Findings from Research on the Impact of Online Hate on Ontario Communities
Toronto – 8 February 2021
NewsFeb 5, 2021
The Black Muslim Initiative and the National Council of Canadian Muslims Call for an Independent Investigation in the Matter Involving Mamadi III Camara
The Black Muslim Initiative and the National Council of Canadian Muslims call for an independent investigation in the matter involving Mamadi III Fara Camara
NewsJan 10, 2021
Watch the Black and Muslim Panel presented by Students from the University of Western Ontario and McMaster University on January 15
The University of Western Ontario's Muslim Students Association (Western MSA) is co-hosting a panel on Friday, January 15, exploring the experiences of Black Muslims.
NewsSep 16, 2020
October is Islamic History Month: 2020 Theme "Resilience and Achievements of Black Muslims"
Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) invites you to learn, share and celebrate Islamic History Month in Canada throughout the month of October — this year with a special focus on the resilience and achievements of Black Muslims.
NewsJun 19, 2020
March for Justice For Abdirahman and Calls to Action for Black Lives on Saturday June 20 in Ottawa
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition , in collaboration with community partners, will be holding a march to stand against the violence inflicted on Black bodies that has been willfully ignored by our institutions.
NewsJun 4, 2020
Statement from Black Health Leaders: Anti-Black Racism is a Public Health Crisis in Ontario
Our communities are grieving.
NewsMay 15, 2020
Habasooda: Ethiopian Canadian Creates New YouTube Channel Showcasing the Diversity of the Muslim Experience
As Muslims, we often discuss the need to have more accurate representation of our communities and our challenges.
NewsMay 9, 2020
Sisters' Circle: Connecting Muslimahs to Community During the COVID Lockdown
Staying connected in the context of physical distancing is presenting challenges for many Muslims who long for the social interactions with their fellow Muslims that pre-COVID life had to offer.
StoriesJan 27, 2020
Rahma Mohamed on the Challenges Faced by Minorities at TEDxUAlberta 2019
In 2019, Rahma Mohamed was a speaker at TEDxUAlberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
StoriesDec 25, 2019
Asha Siad on Telling The Stories of Refugees at TEDxVienna 2017
In 2017, Asha Siad was a speaker at TEDxVienna in Vienna, Austria.
StoriesDec 21, 2019
Ahmed Hussen on Racism in Canada at TEDxToronto 2017
In 2017, Honourable Ahmed Hussen was a speaker at TEDxToronto in Toronto, Ontario.

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