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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.
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.
NewsFeb 17, 2022
Support Algonquin College Bursary Named In Recognition of Ottawa Muslim Refugee Nurse
As a young person caught in the devastation of war – or maybe because of that – Semira Saba Kifle dreamed of becoming a nurse. She realized that dream, graduating from the Algonquin College Practical Nursing diploma program in 2018, after 18 years as a Personal Support Worker (PSW).
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?
NewsJun 25, 2021
Watch the Ontario Somali Heritage Week Launch Event Online
Somalis are one of the largest African diaspora communities in Canada, with an estimated 62,550 Somalis living in Canada, although ten years ago, Somali agencies estimated that number was closer to 150,000. Somali-Canadians represent a vibrant part of Ontarian and Canadian society.
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.
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.
NewsAug 16, 2019
Muslimahs on Parliament Hill: Nagad Moalin from Fort McMurray-Cold Lake, Alberta
Somali Canadian Nagad Moalin represented the riding of Fort McMurray-Cold Lake, Alberta at Equal Voice ’s second Daughters of the Vote (DoV) gathering in early April 2019, which brought together 338 young women between the ages of 18 and 23, representing each Canadian riding and take their seat in…
NewsJul 17, 2019
Muslimahs on Parliament Hill: Iman Hersi from Nepean, Ontario
Somali Canadian Iman Hersi represented the riding of Nepean, Ontario at Equal Voice ’s second Daughters of the Vote gathering in early April 2019, which brought together 338 young women between the ages of 18 and 23, representing each Canadian riding and take their seat in the House of Commons…
NewsJul 13, 2019
Remembering Somali Canadian Journalist Hodan Nalayeh
On July 12, 2019 Mogadishu-based Radio Dalsan reported that Somali Canadian journalist Hodan Nalayeh, 43, founder of Integration TV, was killed along with her husband in an attack on a hotel in the port city of Kismayo, Somalia that has been claimed by terrorist group Al-Shabaab. She leaves behind…
NewsJul 10, 2019
Community Organizer receives Ottawa Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and Gloucester-Southgate Ward Councillor Diane Deans presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Rasha Yacob at City Council on July 10, 2019, in recognition of her efforts to make her community welcoming and safe.
NewsMay 13, 2019
Muslimahs on Parliament Hill: Asmaa Ali from Edmonton Griesbach, Alberta
Somali Canadian Asmaa Ali represented the riding of Edmonton Griesbach, Alberta at Equal Voice’s second Daughters of the Vote gathering in early April 2019, which brought together 338 young women between the ages of 18 and 23, representing each Canadian riding and take their seat in the House of…
NewsMay 4, 2019
Muslimahs on Parliament Hill: Yasmin Dini from Brampton-East, Ontario
Somali Canadian Yasmin Dini represented the riding of Brampton-East, Ontario at Equal Voice’s second Daughters of the Vote gathering in early April 2019, which brought together 338 young women between the ages of 18 and 23, representing each Canadian riding and take their seat in the House of…
NewsApr 2, 2019
First Ever Symposium about Black Muslims in Canada Held in Toronto
Black Muslims In Canada: A Symposium was held on Friday, April 5th in Toronto, Ontario .

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