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NewsSep 30, 2025
Over 100 Canadian Imams Join “Orange Khutba Day” Campaign for Truth and Reconciliation
TORONTO, September 26, 2025 Justice For All Canada and the Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) are co-organizing this year’s Orange Khutba Day, an annual campaign encouraging Mosques across Canada to dedicate their Friday sermons to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
NewsSep 24, 2025
Call on Imams to Join National Orange Khutbah Day 2025 This Jummah (September 26)
Justice For All Canada and the Canadian Council of Imams is calling all Canadian Muslim Imams and Khateebs to join the National Orange Khutbah Day on Friday, September 26th.
NewsSep 25, 2024
Calling on Imams to Join Orange Khutba Day (Sep 27) Commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Stand in Solidarity with Indigenous Communities
Justice For All Canada is calling out to all of our Imams and Khateebs in this country to join the National Orange Khutbah Day on Friday, September 27th, to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (this observance takes place in Canada on September 30th, but the khutba day will be…
NewsOct 7, 2023
50 Plus Canadian Imams Stand in Solidarity with Indigenous Communities on "Orange Khutba Day" - Commemorating the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
In a powerful demonstration of unity and reconciliation, over 50 Canadian Imams participated in "Orange Khutba Day" on Friday, September 29, 2023, coinciding with the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
NewsOct 3, 2023
Muslim Association of Canada (MAC)'s Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
October 3rd, 2023 On the occasion of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) pauses to reflect upon the importance of this day and the crucial conversations we, as a nation, must continuously foster.
NewsSep 21, 2023
Calling on Imams to Join Orange Khutba Day (Sep 29) In Honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30)
Saturday, September 30th will mark the 3rd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorating the atrocities faced by Indigenous communities of Canada, encouraging reflecting and healing.
NewsSep 30, 2022
Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) A Day of Remembrance and Reflection
Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) joins communities across Canada today for the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
NewsSep 14, 2022
Muslim-Indigenous Youth Project Re-Launches With Support From Community and Canadian Government
The Muslim-Indigenous Connection (MIC) is pleased to announce the launch of its next cohort.
NewsAug 30, 2021
Watch the Centre for Muslim Studies Muslims on Turtle Island Online Series Exploring Indigenous-Muslim Relations September 1 to 3
Muslims on Turtle Island is a 3 day series of public talks, panels and workshops that focus on Muslims as settlers on Turtle Island/North America.
NewsAug 5, 2021
Watch Muslim Neighbour Nexus' Seminar on Children Caught in the Crossfire From Residential Schools' Graves to Islamophobia Online
Linking threats to Canadian children from mass graves at residential schools to the Islamophobia
NewsJul 31, 2021
Canadian Imams Express Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples at Friday Prayer Congregations in July
Muslim religious leaders (Imams) across Canada will endorse and read a special solidarity statement for Indigenous peoples during their respective weekly congregations at mosques on Friday, July 9th, 2021.
NewsJul 31, 2021
Islamic History Month Canada 2021 Theme: “Anti-Indigenous Racism and Islamophobia: coming together for a month of healing”
Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) in October aims to celebrate, inform, educate, and share with fellow Canadians the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society: Contributions in sciences, humanities, medicine, astronomy, and other disciplines that have greatly benefited human progress.…
NewsJul 8, 2021
75 Canadian Imams Express Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples at Friday Prayer Congregations
Muslim religious leaders (Imams) across Canada will endorse and read a special solidarity statement for Indigenous peoples during their respective weekly congregations at mosques on Friday, July 9th, 2021.
NewsJun 20, 2021
Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) and MSAs across Canada Organized a Session on Indigenous Communities and Islamic Responsibility: Watch Online
We are proud to collaborate with over 15 MSA's across the country on this unique initiative.
NewsJun 1, 2021
Manitoba Islamic Association Statement on the Discovery of the Remains of 215 Children in Kamloops, BC
Dear community members, Assalamu Alaikum. Peace be upon you.
StoriesMar 24, 2020
Why Some Muslims Are Engaging with New Age Spirituality: Interview with Muslim Practitioners of Energy Healing
“There was so much grief, pain, and loss of identity,” Mehreen Nasser recalls when she first embarked on a healing journey with the Grassy Narrows First Nation community, a community that resides near the border between Ontario and Manitoba.
NewsFeb 26, 2020
Canadian Muslim Community Members Stand with the Wet’suwet’en Nation: Sign Letter
Muslim Family Services of Ottawa (MFSO) has launched the following letter campaign open to Muslims in Canada who wish to show solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en Nation and Indigenous communities in Canada.
NewsNov 25, 2019
Yamaan Alsumadi honoured with a 2019 Community Safety Award for Youth Leadership by the Mayor of Thunder Bay
In early November 2019, Thunder Bay Mayor Bill Mauro presented 18 year old Jordanian Canadian Yamaan Alsumadi with the 2019 Youth Leader Award, one of six Community Safety Awards granted each year, for her work as co-president of the city's Regional Multicultural Youth Council.
NewsMar 18, 2019
What Can Muslims Learn From the Expressions of Solidarity from the Maori People After the New Zealand Mosque Terrorist Attack?
As Muslims in Canada watch coverage of the people of New Zealand showing support and solidarity with local Muslim communities after the terrorist attacks against two mosques in New Zealand, they have also been learning more about the Indigenous peoples of New Zealand, the Maori.
NewsJan 31, 2019
Human Concern International Organizes Fundraiser for Indigenous Communities This Saturday
When engaging in charity, we often think of people in other countries around the world as the only ones in need of humanitarian help. We ignore the needs of people - specifically the Indigenous communities - in Canada. The living conditions of Indigenous communities in Canada are as bad, if not…
StoriesJan 24, 2019
Our Home on Native Land: Indigenous Education in Islamic Schools
Humility is a great teacher, if we let it do its work. As a community figure committed to equity and social justice, I strive to continuously learn and often, that means learning from my own mistakes, however embarrassing.
StoriesDec 31, 2018
The Mosquers: Edmonton's Annual International Muslim Film Festival
Edmonton is a city with a small town reputation, and yet it is home to North America’s one and only Muslim Film Festival.
StoriesSep 30, 2018
Nakita Valerio: Bridgebuilding with Indigenous and Jewish Communities
Italian Canadian Nakita Valerio is a community organizer based in Edmonton, Alberta, in addition to running her own editing business at “The Drawing Board”.
StoriesMay 28, 2015
“We Are All One”: Chief Robert Joseph on Reconciliation in Canada
Two primary objectives of the residential school system were to remove and isolate children from the influence of their homes, families, traditions and cultures, and to assimilate them into the dominant culture. These objectives were based on the assumption Aboriginal cultures and spiritual beliefs…

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