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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.
NewsAug 26, 2022
What would narratives look like for Muslims, if they were designed and developed by Muslims?
TORONTO, August 17, 2022 — Seventeen Canadian Muslims from across the country have been selected to join the inaugural Cohort of Inspirit Foundation’s Narrative Change Lab (NCL).
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.
NewsOct 19, 2021
Check Out the Launch of Art Anthology 'Ottawa Inshallah' Featuring Muslim Canadian Artists on October 21
'Ottawa Inshallah' is a bilingual art anthology, produced by artist Aquil Virani , that features 25 artworks from Ottawa-based Muslim artists who dream of a better future.
StoriesFeb 1, 2020
The Mad Muslimah: Using Art to Challenge the Stigma of Mental Illness
Lebanese Canadian writer, visual artist, and arts educator Hanan Hazime has been using visual art to challenge the stigma associated with being someone who lives with a mental illness.
NewsOct 15, 2019
Canadian Author of Young Adult Novels about Muslim Teens Offering Writing Workshop in Ottawa October 16
Breathing diversity and life into her characters, S.K. Ali’s novels are not to be missed.
NewsOct 9, 2019
Somali Canadian Journalist Hassan Ghedi Santur Latest Novel Explores Radicalization of Muslim Youth in Toronto
Somali Canadian author Hassan Ghedi Santur's latest novel, " The Youth of God ", published by Mawenzi House, follows a Muslim teen in Toronto as he struggles with his education and his faith.
NewsMay 14, 2019
Poem about Christchurch Mosque Attack wins University of Windsor Poetry Contest
Rima Asfour's poem recently won the Why Humanities annual Poetry Competition at the University of Windsor.
NewsApr 4, 2019
Zarqa Nawaz Inducted into Brampton Arts Walk of Fame
The City of Brampton inducted Zarqa Nawaz into the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame on March 22, 2019.
StoriesDec 31, 2018
From ESL Student to Canadian Novelist: Interview with Author Fartumo Kusow
Somali Canadian author Fartumo Kusow has spent much of 2018 traveling across Canada, the United States, with stops in the UK and Somalia, speaking about her first English-language novel "A Tale of a Boon's Wife", published by Second Story Press.
NewsDec 27, 2018
HarperCollins Acquires Memoir by Pakistani Canadian Samra Zafar
Kate Cassaday, executive editor at HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, has acquired English-language rights in Canada to a memoir by international speaker and human rights activist Samra Zafar.
NewsDec 19, 2018
RIS 2018: Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference Highlights Muslim Canadian Talent
Muslim Canadian novelists, stand-up comedians, musical groups, social media influencers, and photographers participated in this year's Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
NewsNov 13, 2018
Djamila Ibrahim Explores the Struggles of Canadians from the Horn of Africa at Upcoming Ottawa Writers Festival Event
Djamila Ibrahim will be discussing her debut collection of short stories, "Things Are Good Now", in conversation with CBC Ottawa's Adrian Harewood on Thursday, November 15th. Purchase tickets online here .
NewsAug 28, 2018
"Crazy Rich Asians" Buzz Gets Muslim Canadian Novel "Ayesha At Last" Acquired by Hollywood Execs
As the Asian American film "Crazy Rich Asians" continues to bring in the bucks at the box office, Hollywood execs are now searching for the next great racially diverse romantic comedy. Pascal Pictures, founded by Amy Pascal, has just optioned "Ayesha at Last", a modern Muslim Canadian retelling of…
NewsJul 9, 2018
Muslim Canadian Novelist Uzma Jalaluddin will be in Ottawa This Wednesday
Toronto-based author Uzma Jalaluddin will be in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 11 at Octopus Books .
NewsApr 29, 2018
Check out Edmonton's former Youth Poet Laureate Nasra Adem in Ottawa Monday
Oromo-Somali Canadian Spoken Word artist and former Edmonton Youth Poet Laureate, Nasra Adem, 23, will be in Ottawa on Monday, April 30 at 7pm as part of the Youth Speak Ottawa showcase in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library.
StoriesApr 6, 2018
Decolonizing Our Tongues: Interview with Lebanese Canadian Writer Hanan Hazime
Muslim Link interviewed the poet, writer and arts educator about her work and the challenges of writing authentically as a Muslim woman in Canada today.
StoriesFeb 4, 2018
Mona Ismaeil: Blogging about Being a Modern Mohajaba in Edmonton
Mona Ismaeil is the owner of Modern Hejab , an online hijab store, and blogs at My Modern Hijab . She is also the director of External Affairs for the Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council (AMPAC) in Edmonton, Alberta. Muslim Link interviewed Mona about her experiences being a blogger focused on…
NewsNov 1, 2017
Somali Canadian Wins 10K Literary Prize For Her Poetry on Muslim Identity in Canada
Somali Canadian Rowda Mohamud won the inaugural Ross and Davis Mitchell Prize for Faith and Writing on October 31st, as part of the Faith in 150 initiative, for her collection of poetry reflecting on her experiences of faith in Islam, racism, Islamophobia, and identity as a Muslim woman in Canada.…
StoriesOct 24, 2017
Of Bobcaygeon and Mogadishu
Gord Downie, the lead singer of the Canadian band The Tragically Hip, passed away on October 17, 2017 due to cancer. The Tragically Hip are one of the most beloved music groups in Canada's history. Gord Downie sang and wrote most of The Hip's songs. Through tears Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke…
NewsOct 18, 2017
Explore The Black Muslimah Canadian Experience Through Poetry and Theatre
On Saturday, October 21, folks in Toronto had an opportunity to hear from some emerging artists from Canada’s vibrant Black Muslim community. The Stars Within Us: A Black Muslimah Poetry & Theatre Showcase will debut original works developed in the Stellar (R)evolution (cycle 1) workshop series, a…
StoriesJul 15, 2017
Asmaa Hussein: Moving from Pain to Purpose
Asmaa Hussein is a writer, registered social worker, and mother of a spirited daughter. She is the author of “A Temporary Gift: Reflections on Love, Loss, and Healing” where she shares her journey of recovery after her husband Amr Kassem was shot and killed while peacefully protesting in…
StoriesApr 12, 2017
Eman Idil Bare: On Faith, Fashion, Racism, and Slaying It as a Muslim in Journalism
Eman Idil Bare is an award-winning Canadian journalist. She is also a fashion designer who recently launched her own brand. Muslim Link had the opportunity to interview Eman about growing up in Saskatchewan and about her work writing, which covers topics as diverse as youth radicalization, modest…
StoriesJan 26, 2017
Haroon Siddiqui - A Voice of Reason
Haroon Siddiqui needs no introduction. He has been a significant contributor towards “challenging the image of Muslims being portrayed in mainstream Media.” He was the Editorial page editor emeritus and a Columnist for the Toronto Star for a number of years. He is also a member of the Order of…

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